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VYA 306W

1981 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,991 mi
Last recorded20,991 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT12514,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 306W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 20,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,865 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 20,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008

Chain guard missing

Fork gaitors fitted - unable to fully test.

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

Motorcycle for daylight use only - between the hours of dawn & dusk.

No speedometer fitted.

Slightly perished front tyre walls.

Fail 26 Mar 2008

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Chain guard missing

Fork gaitors fitted - unable to fully test.

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

Motorcycle presented for daylight M.O.T.

No speedometer fitted.

Slightly perished front tyre walls.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 35,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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VYA 306W is a 1981 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VYA 306W, 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

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What year was VYA 306W registered?

VYA 306W is a 1981 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is VYA 306W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYA 306W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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