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VTV 398Y

1982 Yamaha RD125

Multi-colour Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,064 mi
Last recorded16,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD12519,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 398Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1982
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 15,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 15,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,502 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 15,502 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,575 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD125?

Based on 4,025 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Headlamp aim too high 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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VTV 398Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD125 in Multi-colour with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 19,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTV 398Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTV 398Y registered?

VTV 398Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is VTV 398Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTV 398Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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