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HF53 EKU

2004 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,008 mi
Last recorded10,008 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TW1259,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EKU
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 10,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 9,876 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 9,801 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 9,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 8,461 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 6,744 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 6,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 5,222 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2017 760 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 760 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 613 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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HF53 EKU is a 2004 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HF53 EKU, 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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HF53 EKU is a 2004 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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