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F904 HFJ

1988 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,144 mi
Last recorded14,144 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT12519,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF904 HFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 14,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 May 2016 16,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,408 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Front mudguard fixing missing but mudguard not insecure.

Nearside and offside mirrors missing.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 16,408 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Front mudguard fixing missing but mudguard not insecure.

Nearside and offside mirrors missing.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 57,828 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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F904 HFJ is a 1988 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 19,343 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 F904 HFJ, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F904 HFJ registered?

F904 HFJ is a 1988 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F904 HFJ safe to buy?

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