Yamaha DT125 1970's Restoration

[Mr Jones]

Have recently been looking at an old 1970s Yamaha DT125 that needs restoration, but being fairly inexperienced in the bike scene, need a bit of info before i commit to this. (Have done a lot of car resto's but used to own a Yamaha FS1E back in the day)

First question, were all DT125's registered road bikes or were some strictly off road? The reason i ask, is the one i have been offered has been stripped of all road accessories and number plates and has been used as a field bike.
If i wanted to obtain a V5 for it, how difficult would this be with it being stripped of number plates and keys e.t.c?
i.e. is there a chassis number on the frame or something that could be used to get the registration?

Any info on this would be very much appreciated, i like a challenge!

Cheers!

Tom

[virus]

Look for a plate on or near the headstock, if there isnt one (or a number stamped into the headstock) then chances are its been stripped.


Cheers
John
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[garyd]

This could be real difficult............if it comes up as having been stolen some time back you will lose it ,if not then its just a ball ache to get it legit but doable,if no numbers on then your up shite creek bits are available but at a premium, make a list before you buy get prices ,pick your self up then dont bother
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[Blau Zedong]

If it's been stripped as a field bike it's probably not worth doing. Bits for 70's DT's are rare and expensive, coupled with the hassle of it having no reg or V5 either and I wouldn't bother.
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18:54:59 Rob Fzs: unless its their clothes/ hair/ golden teeth

[Mr Jones]

Cheers for the info everyone.
Been looking for parts but like you say, they are very scarce.
Only way would be to build it as a bit of a custom and make up my own loom and source other lights and clocks (obviously as similar as possible). Wouldn't be a restoration as such, but i just really like the 70s style.

If the chassis number is still present, isn't it just a case of applying for a new V5 and they will issue a reg?

Like i say, new to bikes so please excuse any dumb presumptions.

Cheers!

[Blau Zedong]

You cannot get a V5 from the frame number. You'd have to get it Q plated or it may be possible to get an age related plate with a letter from the VJMC confirming date of manufacture.

If you decide to go for it then I'd sort the registration issue before you even consider lifting a spanner.

I still think it'd be cheaper to buy an MOT'd runner.......
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18:54:48 Rob Fzs: jews don't give away stuff for free

18:54:59 Rob Fzs: unless its their clothes/ hair/ golden teeth

[Mr Jones]

Taken on board. Will have to have a think about it.
Enjoy working with cars so thought i'd have a go at a bike, then was offered this for £70 so thought i might have a go but gather a bit of info first.

Thanks again

[garyd]

Walk away and all DTs were road legal,the TY was the trials bike,even alot of those were registered
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