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LJ53 ULE

2003 Yamaha TW125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,568 mi
Last recorded12,568 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ULE
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 12,568 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 11,290 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 10,056 miles

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

Front brake disc mounting bolt missing but brake disc still secure.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 10,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front brake disc mounting bolt missing but brake disc still secure.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 10,053 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 10,053 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 9,862 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 9,861 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,937 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2015 10,628 miles

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2014 7,937 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 7,935 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 17,625 miles

slight corrosion on front disc

Pass 31 May 2011 11,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 11,113 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,296 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 8,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight 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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LJ53 ULE is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Yellow 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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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