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Y953 COT

2001 Yamaha DT125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

31,411 mi
Last recorded31,411 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT125R14,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 COT
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 31,411 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 31,411 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 31,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 31,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 31,149 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 31,149 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 28,864 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2015 28,777 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no indicators fitted

Pass 17 May 2014 24,142 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 19,020 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

no indicators fitted

Fail 31 May 2013 19,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

no indicators fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,292 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 5,133 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 5,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125R?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 20
Drive chain worn to excess 19
Horn not working 18
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 17
Drive chain excessively loose 17
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Y953 COT is a 2001 Yamaha DT125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 14,924 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 DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y953 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y953 COT is a 2001 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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