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KY53 ELJ

2003 Yamaha TW125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,532 mi
Last recorded13,532 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ELJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 13,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,847 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak head? ()

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,400 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,304 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 10,304 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,742 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 8,742 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 7,261 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 2,880 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 2,761 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 2,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 1,312 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight 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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KY53 ELJ is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY53 ELJ, 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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KY53 ELJ is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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