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HF53 KWZ

2003 Yamaha TW125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,930 mi
Last recorded25,930 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 25,930 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 25,866 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both too close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 24,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,853 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 24,850 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 24,213 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 24,211 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,341 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 21,341 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 19,139 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,139 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,474 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 16,474 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 KWZ is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HF53 KWZ, 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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HF53 KWZ is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 9 November 2003.

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