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R224 VFJ

1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,411 mi
Last recorded28,411 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R17,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 VFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,411 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,393 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,659 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 26,656 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 24,995 miles

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.

74.7%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Headlamp aim too high 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
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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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