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VU52 RSX

2002 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,085 mi
Last recorded22,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TW12511,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 RSX
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 22,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 18,164 miles

Clutch dragging

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 18,163 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Clutch dragging

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 16,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,896 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 15,896 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,679 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 4,318 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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VU52 RSX is a 2002 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU52 RSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 RSX registered?

VU52 RSX is a 2002 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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