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W235 DWU

2000 Yamaha TW125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,851 mi
Last recorded18,851 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 DWU
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 18,851 miles

Bolt missing front engine mount

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 18,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Bolt missing front engine mount

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 18,024 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 18,024 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,676 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 16,676 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,037 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,223 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre has cut in tread not to cords

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,129 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,081 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 14,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 9,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,605 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 9,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 7,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,377 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 5,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 4,084 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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W235 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 12,793 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 W235 DWU, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W235 DWU registered?

W235 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W235 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 DWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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