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E178 VFC

1987 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,069 mi
Last recorded16,069 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT12519,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 VFC
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 16,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 15,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 15,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 15,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,722 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 15,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,673 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 15,673 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,516 miles

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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E178 VFC is a 1987 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E178 VFC, 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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What year was E178 VFC registered?

E178 VFC is a 1987 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E178 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E178 VFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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