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VO03 HNU

2003 Yamaha TW125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,275 mi
Last recorded22,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TW12511,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 HNU
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 22,275 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED IN SOME AREAS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 22,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,819 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 21,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2021 19,203 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 18,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 17,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,015 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 15,353 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,353 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,737 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,969 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 12,728 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,728 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,407 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 12,407 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 11,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,541 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,548 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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VO03 HNU is a 2003 Yamaha TW125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 11,394 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 VO03 HNU, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO03 HNU is a 2003 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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