MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA DT125s year 2002

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Pass percent:64.80%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA DT125 year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:4,003 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	299
Registration plate issues	159
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	97
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	81
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	79
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	78
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	56
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	56
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	56
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	55
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	50
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	48
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	45
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	44
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	40
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	40
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	38
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	36
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	33
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	29
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	29
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	28
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	27
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	27
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	25
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	24
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	23
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	23
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	23
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	23
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	22
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	21
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	21
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	21
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	21
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	21
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	20
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	19
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	18
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	18
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	17
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	17
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	16
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	16
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	15
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	14
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	14
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	14
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	13
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	12
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	12
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	10
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	10
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	10
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	9
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	9
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	9
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	8
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	8
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	8
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	7
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	7
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	7
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	7
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	7
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	7
Offside Handlebar handgrip missing \|2.1.1c\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	6
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	5
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	5
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired \|1.4.2a\|	5
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	5
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	5
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	5
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	5
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	5
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	5
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	299
Registration plate issues	159
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	97
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	81
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	79
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	78
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	56
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	56
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	56
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	55
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	50
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	48
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	45
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	44
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	40
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	40
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	38
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	36
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	33
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	29
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	29
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	28
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	27
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	27
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	25
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	25
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	24
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	23
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	23
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	23
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	23
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	22
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	21
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	21
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	21
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	21
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	21
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	20
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	20
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	19
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	18
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	18
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	17
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	17
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	16
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	16
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	15
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	14
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	14
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	14
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	13
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	12
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	12
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	10
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	10
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	10
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	9
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	9
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	9
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	9
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	9
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	8
Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	8
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	8
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	8
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	8
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	7
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	7
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	7
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	7
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	7
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	7
Offside Handlebar handgrip missing \|2.1.1c\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	6
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	5
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	5
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired \|1.4.2a\|	5
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	5
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	5
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))	5
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	5
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	5
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	5
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA DT125s year 2002

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