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CU53 EDJ

2003 Yamaha TW125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

29,191 mi
Last recorded29,191 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EDJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 26,104 miles

(Engine?) Earth cable not connected

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 26,104 miles

(Engine?) Earth cable not connected

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 22,189 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Final drive chain has partially seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 22,189 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Final drive chain has partially seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,282 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 21,282 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 21,256 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,133 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 19,133 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,464 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 16,658 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,658 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,204 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,204 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,168 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 3,553 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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CU53 EDJ is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 11,394 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 TW125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 EDJ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU53 EDJ is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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