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E53 GDL

1987 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,997 mi
Last recorded27,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT12519,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 GDL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 27,997 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose 3 x front wheel spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,765 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,033 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain alignment slightly out (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2007 10,335 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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E53 GDL is a 1987 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E53 GDL, 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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E53 GDL is a 1987 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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