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VWK 588X

1981 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,916 mi
Last recorded20,916 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT12514,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 588X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2007 20,916 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2007 20,916 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,445 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 20,444 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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VWK 588X is a 1981 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 14,843 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 VWK 588X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VWK 588X?

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What year was VWK 588X registered?

VWK 588X is a 1981 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is VWK 588X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWK 588X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWK 588X have outstanding finance?

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