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2005 Yamaha Tw 125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,191 mi
Last recorded29,191 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 HBP
MakeYamaha
ModelTw 125
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 29,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,574 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 28,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 28,511 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 26,916 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 26,916 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,582 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 25,582 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,489 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

advise rear brake service

Fail 18 Jul 2016 25,489 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

advise rear brake service

Fail 4 Jul 2015 23,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 9,268 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,268 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 4,164 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tw 125?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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AU54 HBP is a 2005 Yamaha Tw 125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tw 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU54 HBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tw 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Tw 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU54 HBP is a 2005 Yamaha Tw 125, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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