how much to pay for an old DT125

[YamR1V64motion]

how much would you say one from the early 90s is worth, seems in good enough condition, got a fair amount of MOT and tax on, i want something cheap to get to work on that i dont really care about, im fed up of taking 45 minutes to do about 10 miles burning fuel in the car and i do take the 600RR in sometimes but i dont like riding it in the rain etc and i want to keep the miles off it, i was thinking about a CB500 before but would rather an MX style bike i think.

[m3psm]

You'd be better off with a DT200 or KMX200 as you won't pay a premium for a learner bike

Any road legal 125 will cost at least £500 whatever condition it's in and I'd expect a 15 year old DT125 to fetch around £8-900 without even looking at Bike Trader.

[jvaughan]

I had a 1982 DT125 LC Mk2 stolen a few years ago. Was in good contition too. great little runner, just a littl eunder powered.

[EvoBarry]

Had a KMX200 way back, great little bike but beware of the KIPS valves, the original ones were made of the softest metal known to man and broke really easily so ask potential sellers if they've replaced them. Otherwise, the extra grunt is very welcome compared to the 125s, mine would even cope with motorway work, quite happy cruising at 70 ish (90mph top end roughly).

DT200R is a better bike mind you, but I couldn't afford one

[TPS]

On biketrader at the moment..
1999 DT125 8.500 miles £950
2001 DT125 3.500 miles £1275.

[TPS]

From a guide price list

1994 L reg original price £2.349 Good cond £560 poor cond £395

1996 P reg original price £2.849 good cond £775 poor cond £545

[Carl-H]

Those guides don't really work with DT's. My cousin sold his 1990 for £1200

[YamR1V64motion]

i might have a look at the 200s and the KMXs as well, as it doesnt need to be learner legal, just want something cheap and cheerful to get to work on really.

[EvoBarry]

The KMX200 is basically the 125 chassis but with proper ally wheels, and I think the rear is an inch shorter diameter too... but you'll appreciate the extra grunt, you can basically ride it like a proper bike instead of having to cane the 125 everywhere, nigh on 30hp can't be moaned at. All of them have short tank ranges though of course, 100 max IIRC.

[YamR1V64motion]

to tell the truth my 600RR only manages about 100 miles per tank too, im sure a KMX costs a lot less to fill up though.

[TPS]

Carl-H said:

Those guides don't really work with DT's. My cousin sold his 1990 for £1200

I can see this happening but as above look on biketrader and for £1200 there is a 2001 model with 3.500 miles on the clock so i would say there not far off.