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DFJ 217Y

1982 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,891 mi
Last recorded22,891 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1982 Yamaha DT12514,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFJ 217Y
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,891 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,890 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,601 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 22,601 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125?

Based on 51,558 MOT tests across 7,067 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
972
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
7,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,275
Wheel spoke excessively loose 1,042
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 926
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 837
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DFJ 217Y is a 1982 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFJ 217Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 44 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFJ 217Y registered?

DFJ 217Y is a 1982 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 14 December 1982.

Is DFJ 217Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFJ 217Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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