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LF03 SDY

2003 Yamaha TW125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,137 mi
Last recorded25,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 SDY
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,137 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 25,137 miles

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

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

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front brake not tested due to lever being so short .

Front offside wheel bearing seal is fitted incorrectly .

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,041 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 25,041 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,787 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 24,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,838 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,652 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 10,652 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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LF03 SDY is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF03 SDY, 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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LF03 SDY is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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