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LJ53 WPM

2004 Yamaha TW125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,755 mi
Last recorded19,755 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TW1259,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WPM
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 19,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 19,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 19,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 19,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 19,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,596 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,554 miles

poor tickover

tank damaged

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 19,554 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

poor tickover

tank damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,054 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 15,054 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,025 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,151 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 WPM is a 2004 Yamaha TW125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 9,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPM, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 WPM is a 2004 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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