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W236 DWU

2000 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

13,116 mi
Last recorded13,116 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha DT12516,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 DWU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 13,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 11,983 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 11,779 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 11,779 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 3,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 3,747 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 3,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 3,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 3,747 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 25,008 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 23,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,767 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 21,765 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2011 19,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 23,364 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 23,364 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,716 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 20,716 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 20,645 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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W236 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 16,552 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 W236 DWU, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W236 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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