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E126 LER

1987 Yamaha DT125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,529 mi
Last recorded3,529 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT12519,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 LER
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 3,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

front brake hose routed wrong

Fail 27 Oct 2009

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

front brake hose routed wrong

Fail 25 Oct 2008

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake lever broken , but long enough to use

Pass 25 Oct 2008

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake lever broken , but long enough to use

Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 1,049 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 1,049 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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E126 LER is a 1987 Yamaha DT125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 19,266 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 E126 LER, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E126 LER is a 1987 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 18 September 1987.

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