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R577 UWL

1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,570 mi
Last recorded28,570 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R21,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 UWL
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 28,570 miles

Chain guard missing ()

comp bike/ no lights fitted/ day time mot

Fail 29 Mar 2023 28,570 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

comp bike/ no lights fitted/ day time mot

Pass 21 Feb 2020 24,203 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 22,249 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,361 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,361 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,097 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Sep 2006 22,047 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R577 UWL is a 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 21,434 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 R577 UWL, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R577 UWL registered?

R577 UWL is a 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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