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R657 LVE

2017 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,954 mi
Last recorded43,954 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Yamaha DT12519,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 LVE
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 43,954 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Spoke covers fitted on front & rear wheels.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 43,954 miles

Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Spoke covers fitted on front & rear wheels.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 15,783 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 15,783 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 15,783 miles

Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Cable incorrectly routed (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose Front Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 15,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,588 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. front and rear (4.2.2)

engine oil level low

headlight beam image converter stuck on lens

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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R657 LVE is a 2017 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 19,370 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 R657 LVE, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R657 LVE is a 2017 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 July 2017.

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