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T742 WNU

1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,176 mi
Last recorded12,176 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R11,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT742 WNU
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 12,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 12,027 miles

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 10,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,055 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,055 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,857 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 14,857 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 148,854 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 14,853 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 5 May 2007 13,473 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 13,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,968 miles

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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T742 WNU is a 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 11,936 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 T742 WNU, 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 27 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 T742 WNU registered?

T742 WNU is a 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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