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LJ03 PNE

2003 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,299 mi
Last recorded29,299 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PNE
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 29,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 29,299 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 28,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,601 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 26,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 25,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,367 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 24,365 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,259 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 23,259 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,895 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 17,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,267 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 16,001 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Throttle control slightly stiff

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 8,255 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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LJ03 PNE is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ03 PNE, 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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What year was LJ03 PNE registered?

LJ03 PNE is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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