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W278 RCU

2000 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,120 mi
Last recorded17,120 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha DT12516,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,120 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 17,122 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2023 17,029 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,305 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 16,305 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 15,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 14,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 14,067 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 11,976 miles

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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W278 RCU is a 2000 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W278 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W278 RCU?

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What year was W278 RCU registered?

W278 RCU is a 2000 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W278 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 RCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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