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LA51 VFF

2002 Yamaha TW125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,993 mi
Last recorded28,993 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TW12511,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VFF
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 28,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 28,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 28,993 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 28,993 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,993 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,993 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 26,172 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 26,172 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

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) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,842 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 20,842 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 14,765 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,467 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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LA51 VFF is a 2002 Yamaha TW125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 LA51 VFF, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA51 VFF is a 2002 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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