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SY52 TMV

2002 Yamaha TW125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,709 mi
Last recorded10,709 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TW12511,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 TMV
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 10,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 10,709 miles

Nearside Footrest missing broken (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 10,709 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S rear indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer front brake pad can not clearly be inspected

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 10,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 10,507 miles

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

rear plate faded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,595 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 7,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 1,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 1,398 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 1,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 1,178 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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SY52 TMV is a 2002 Yamaha TW125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SY52 TMV, 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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What year was SY52 TMV registered?

SY52 TMV is a 2002 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is SY52 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 TMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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