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VE05 LYR

2005 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,252 mi
Last recorded17,252 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha TW1258,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 LYR
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,252 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,563 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 15,563 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 13,944 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2013 13,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,110 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake system needs slight adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 5,471 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,471 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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VE05 LYR is a 2005 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,591 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 VE05 LYR, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE05 LYR registered?

VE05 LYR is a 2005 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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