CarVerify

Free Car Check

HFH 493V

1980 Yamaha RD125

Yellow Petrol 123cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,234 mi
Last recorded25,234 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD12519,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFH 493V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 25,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,010 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,504 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 21,485 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 21,455 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD125?

Based on 4,025 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Headlamp aim too high 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
Full Yamaha RD125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HFH 493V is a 1980 Yamaha RD125 in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 19,390 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 RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFH 493V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFH 493V?

You can check the full history of HFH 493V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HFH 493V registered?

HFH 493V is a 1980 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is HFH 493V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFH 493V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFH 493V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HFH 493V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.