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W508 WTU

2000 Yamaha TW125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,448 mi
Last recorded3,448 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 WTU
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 3,448 miles

Engine top end rattling

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Slight oil weep from rear of clutch cover

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

VIN Number stamped on chassis is barely visible

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,448 miles

Engine top end rattling

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight oil weep from rear of clutch cover

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

VIN Number stamped on chassis is barely visible

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 2,787 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 2,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Chain guard missing

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 577 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 577 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 25,969 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,532 miles

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

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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W508 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W508 WTU, 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 W508 WTU registered?

W508 WTU is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W508 WTU safe to buy?

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