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LJ53 JXF

2003 Yamaha TW125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

3,884 mi
Last recorded3,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JXF
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 3,884 miles

Clutch lever loose

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 2,776 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 2,761 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working when applying front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

clutch lever mounting bolt lock nut missing

Fail 2 Jul 2024 2,747 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating broken screw head glued to reservoir lid, not securing lid & brake fluid leaking (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat slightly loose offside mounting bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 2,730 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating fluid reservoir cap screws missing, cap cable tied on and fluid leaking (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 1,474 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chain very dry

second odometer reads 4710km

Fail 16 Mar 2023 1,460 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick brake pivot arm has been adjusted on splines to give travel beyond the wear limit (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front wheel bearings cannot be tested due to binding brake

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chain very dry

second odometer reads 4710km

Pass 18 Jan 2022 270 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

second odometer fitted reading 4706km

Fail 18 Jan 2022 270 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

second odometer fitted reading 4706km

Pass 15 Dec 2020 3,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 3,674 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust port joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 40 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements cannot be heard over engine running (7.7 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust port joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,621 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,084 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 JXF is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JXF, 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 JXF is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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