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PBT 947T

1979 Yamaha RS125

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RS12516,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBT 947T
MakeYamaha
ModelRS125
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 18,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 18,321 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,890 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 16,890 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,502 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 16,502 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,486 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 16,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,259 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 16,184 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,821 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha RS125?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 8
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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PBT 947T is a 1979 Yamaha RS125 in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 16,259 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 RS125 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBT 947T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBT 947T registered?

PBT 947T is a 1979 Yamaha RS125, first registered on 23 February 1979.

Is PBT 947T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBT 947T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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