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FM52 DLK

2003 Yamaha TW125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,970 mi
Last recorded19,970 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DLK
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 19,970 miles

Central Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Footrest missing Both pillion footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,982 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,261 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,399 miles

Will need 2 new tyres soon

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,042 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 10,869 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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FM52 DLK is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FM52 DLK, 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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FM52 DLK is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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