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AY03 HWS

2003 Yamaha YP125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,749 mi
Last recorded37,749 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YP12511,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 37,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension operation slightly stiff & rear hugger bolt front bolt broken off

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened R & L fork legs slightly pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 37,749 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose lower rear silencer bolt not fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension operation slightly stiff & rear hugger bolt front bolt broken off

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened R & L fork legs slightly pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 35,024 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,731 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern

Fail 14 Feb 2022 30,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 23,663 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 20,474 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 20,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,211 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,189 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 13,183 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,159 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 12,152 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,462 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 9,462 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 8,355 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 6,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,814 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 4,790 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,417 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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AY03 HWS is a 2003 Yamaha YP125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 11,653 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 HWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY03 HWS is a 2003 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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