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W602 YGJ

2000 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,908 mi
Last recorded47,908 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW602 YGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 47,908 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 45,679 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 45,667 miles

Brake component insecure rear brake arm pinch bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,624 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rear shock mount is slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 40,612 miles

Brake lever insecure lever pivot locking nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake component insecure brake actuating arm has no pinch bolt fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rear shock mount is slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 33,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 33,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 28,429 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 28,429 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 24,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,236 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 19,218 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,884 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 15,796 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 May 2014 15,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 15,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,640 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 14,637 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,016 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 9,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 9,011 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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W602 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W602 YGJ, 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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W602 YGJ is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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