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W488 YDM

2000 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,132 mi
Last recorded20,132 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 YDM
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 20,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,222 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 13,198 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 13,198 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 13,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 8,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,149 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 8,149 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 4,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,505 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 3,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 2,689 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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W488 YDM is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 W488 YDM, 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 W488 YDM registered?

W488 YDM is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W488 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 YDM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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