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JOV 71W

1981 Yamaha DT125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,447 mi
Last recorded18,447 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT12514,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOV 71W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,447 miles

tyre cracking between treads

Fail 15 Jul 2021 18,442 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

tyre cracking between treads

Pass 30 Jul 2019 18,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,266 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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JOV 71W is a 1981 Yamaha DT125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 14,843 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 JOV 71W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JOV 71W registered?

JOV 71W is a 1981 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JOV 71W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOV 71W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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