MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
slight fouling of horn on front mudguard
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt 125 R?
Based on 2,031 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R224 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 17,829 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 Dt 125 R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R224 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Dt 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R224 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 2 May 1998.
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