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V791 DBY

1999 Yamaha Tw 125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,381 mi
Last recorded38,381 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Tw 12517,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 DBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTw 125
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,381 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

high beam tell tale not working

Fail 7 Feb 2024 38,378 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,080 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake binding on slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2021 38,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake binding on slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,974 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 23,811 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tw 125?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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V791 DBY is a 1999 Yamaha Tw 125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Tw 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 17,513 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 Tw 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V791 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tw 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Tw 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V791 DBY registered?

V791 DBY is a 1999 Yamaha Tw 125, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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