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MHY 851Y

1982 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,273 mi
Last recorded4,273 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Yamaha DT12514,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 851Y
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,273 miles

no indicators fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2009 4,260 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 1,501 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,485 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 1,485 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 1,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 1,260 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

rear wheel lateral run out 1.2mm!

front wheel lateral run out 3.0mm!

rear mono shock worn-not leaking & still working fine!

Pass 9 Mar 2006 1,260 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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MHY 851Y is a 1982 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,026 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 MHY 851Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHY 851Y registered?

MHY 851Y is a 1982 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 16 December 1982.

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