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LA03 LBF

2003 Yamaha TW125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,776 mi
Last recorded43,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LBF
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 43,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn strangely (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,435 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 38,435 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,783 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 31,373 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 31,373 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,874 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,874 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 26,642 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,299 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,299 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,013 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 19,005 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,225 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 14,225 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,435 miles

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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LA03 LBF is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LA03 LBF, 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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LA03 LBF is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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