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LV52 LWM

2002 Yamaha TW125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

27,740 mi
Last recorded27,740 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TW12511,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 LWM
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 27,740 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 22 Oct 2022 27,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

SURFACE CORROSION VISIBLE ON PARTS OF FRAME

Fail 14 Oct 2021 27,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Footrest missing PILLION FOOTRESTS MISSING (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

SURFACE CORROSION VISIBLE ON PARTS OF FRAME

Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,276 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 27,276 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,177 miles

Oil leaking from oil filter housing

Right front indicator lens missing, indicator still working

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 20,360 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 17,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,830 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 15,830 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,510 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 14,510 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,573 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 12,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 8,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 4,989 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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LV52 LWM is a 2002 Yamaha TW125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 LV52 LWM, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV52 LWM is a 2002 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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