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MCP 873W

1981 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,765 mi
Last recorded7,765 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT12514,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCP 873W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2010 7,765 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 7,765 miles

Oil leak

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,658 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 7,655 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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MCP 873W is a 1981 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 1981 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 14,843 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 MCP 873W, 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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MCP 873W is a 1981 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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