Yamaha Dt125
MotorcycleFrom 1,613 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing or inoperative, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, a lamp missing or inoperative, caused 21 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 21 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 21 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 16 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 16 |
| a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded | 14 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 13 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 70.2% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired |
| 2003 | 79.5% | a lamp missing or inoperative, rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute |
| 2001 | 80.9% | a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a footrest missing or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dt125s tested had between 10,169 and 25,263 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,008 median miles, the Dt125 has 0.114 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Dt125 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Dt125 has a 79.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,613 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Dt125?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Dt125 is a lamp missing or inoperative, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Dt125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Dt125 is 18,008 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,169 and 25,263 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.