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E984 BCN

1987 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,291 mi
Last recorded12,291 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT12519,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE984 BCN
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

front brake lever near upper travel limit

indicator switch worn

rear foot peg pivots worn

side stand pivot worn

Fail 8 Jan 2009 12,290 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

front brake lever near upper travel limit

rear foot peg pivots worn

side stand pivot worn

Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,705 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 11,700 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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E984 BCN is a 1987 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E984 BCN, 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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E984 BCN is a 1987 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 10 August 1987.

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