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HW53 FYE

2003 Yamaha TW125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,968 mi
Last recorded38,968 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FYE
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 38,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 37,696 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 36,381 miles

Nearside grip loose

Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,361 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 32,357 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 30,457 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2017 28,973 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 May 2016 27,850 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 26,706 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 25,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 31 May 2014 25,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2013 23,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 22,582 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre, sidewalls very sligfhtly perished

Fail 27 May 2011 22,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2011 22,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 21,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,050 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 21,050 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 16,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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HW53 FYE is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW53 FYE, 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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HW53 FYE is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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