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V828 PBH

1999 Yamaha TW125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

3,186 mi
Last recorded3,186 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha TW12511,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 PBH
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 3,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 May 2026 3,184 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of horn (4.2.3 (b))

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 2,917 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of main frame. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear mudguard missing

Fail 18 Apr 2025 2,886 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together (min 240mm) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together (min 180mm) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of main frame. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 1,523 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of main frame. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 1,523 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of main frame. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 1,076 miles

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

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 6 Jun 2023 1,076 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 12 Aug 2022 542 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021
Pass 24 Jul 2019 2,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 908 miles

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

Offside Rear view mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2018 908 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 6 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 6 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 2 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 18,778 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,660 miles

idle speed high ( choke seized? )

uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 11,520 miles

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 May 2009 10,329 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,069 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 3,886 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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V828 PBH is a 1999 Yamaha TW125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,548 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 V828 PBH, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V828 PBH is a 1999 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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