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W629 VAW

2000 Yamaha TW125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,362 mi
Last recorded23,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 23,362 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,238 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 23,238 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 20,279 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 20,279 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,938 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 18,938 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,641 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 17,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,257 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre has shallow cut in tread around circumference.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 17,257 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has shallow cut in tread around circumference.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 1,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,366 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 15,646 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 15,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,027 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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W629 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W629 VAW, 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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W629 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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