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G851 MYB

1990 Yamaha DT125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,064 mi
Last recorded34,064 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT125R18,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 MYB
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,064 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 34,064 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,436 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 28,389 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gear lever bent (touching engine)

Nearside Switchgear loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,329 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fuel tank seal perished

no plate cracked and deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,170 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 27,170 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on Dip beam. (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,596 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 21,596 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,094 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,094 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 May 2007 18,557 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 18,557 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125R?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 20
Drive chain worn to excess 19
Horn not working 18
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 17
Drive chain excessively loose 17
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G851 MYB is a 1990 Yamaha DT125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 18,064 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 DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G851 MYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G851 MYB is a 1990 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 13 January 1990.

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