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LJ53 ESG

2003 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

453 mi
Last recorded453 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No mudguards fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 300 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear mudguard missing

Fail 26 Nov 2020 300 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear mudguard missing

Pass 29 Nov 2019
Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,163 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 21,163 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 3 May 2013 19,509 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 19,509 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 17,562 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain slack

Fail 12 May 2012 17,562 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain slack

Pass 11 May 2011 13,856 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 13,856 miles

Inner Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,973 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jun 2010 12,973 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2009 9,135 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 9,135 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,092 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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LJ53 ESG is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ53 ESG, 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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LJ53 ESG is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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