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GX53 GTU

2003 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

239 mi
Last recorded239 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GTU
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 2 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 22,878 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,618 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,384 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,477 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 9,659 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 5,893 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 4,274 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 4,274 miles

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

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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GX53 GTU is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GX53 GTU, 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 GX53 GTU registered?

GX53 GTU is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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