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AY53 BKV

2004 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,311 mi
Last recorded49,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TW1259,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BKV
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,311 miles

Front Has extensive surface cracking but no cords exposed

Rear Has extensive surface cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 12 Jan 2026 49,311 miles

Front Has extensive surface cracking but no cords exposed

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Has extensive surface cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Jun 2025 47,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front fork gaitors split

Pass 4 Jun 2024 45,832 miles

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively rear brake adjuster on end of travel and will require attention (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 45,787 miles

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

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

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively rear brake adjuster on end of travel and will require attention (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 41,627 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 39,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 32,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 32,436 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,551 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 16,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,612 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 9,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 6,970 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TW125?

Based on 13,518 MOT tests across 1,520 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 240
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 175
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Drive chain worn to excess 170
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 151
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AY53 BKV is a 2004 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 9,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TW125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 BKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TW125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 BKV is a 2004 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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