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DX53 DFF

2003 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,937 mi
Last recorded18,937 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 DFF
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 18,937 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 15,244 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 14,849 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 14,849 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 14,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 14,091 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 10,088 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 10,088 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 7,500 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 7,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 6,857 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 6,025 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 5,995 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 3,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 2,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 1,585 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 1,585 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 1,068 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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DX53 DFF is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX53 DFF, 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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What year was DX53 DFF registered?

DX53 DFF is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is DX53 DFF safe to buy?

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