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LA52 TVM

2003 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YP12511,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 TVM
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 43,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 43,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,235 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery cover not fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced High beam not working (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced Low beam not working (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 42,388 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Suspension is soft front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,219 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 38,219 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,830 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,830 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 12,461 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 2,322 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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LA52 TVM is a 2003 Yamaha YP125 in Blue 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 YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 11,653 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 YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 TVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA52 TVM is a 2003 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 9 February 2003.

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