1987 Yamaha Dt125 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1987 perform at MOT as they age
39 years
Current Age
75.4%
Latest Pass Rate
61
Total Tests (All Years)
22,223 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
75.4%
Age (yrs) 37Tests 61Avg Mileage 22,223Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 11.5%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1987 Yamaha Dt125, with age trends.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
11.5%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering
8.2%
— Consistent
Motorcycle suspension
3.3%
— Consistent
Motorcycle wheels
1.6%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
1.6%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 11.5% (37 yrs) | 11.5% (37 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering | 8.2% (37 yrs) | 8.2% (37 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle suspension | 3.3% (37 yrs) | 3.3% (37 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle wheels | 1.6% (37 yrs) | 1.6% (37 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 1.6% (37 yrs) | 1.6% (37 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Yamaha Dt125 cars manufactured in 1987 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 61 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.