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W874 BAY

2000 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,799 mi
Last recorded38,799 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 BAY
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,799 miles

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

Front Fork stanchions covered by gaiters

Fail 5 Feb 2026 38,799 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Fork stanchions covered by gaiters

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 38,603 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 38,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,574 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 38,573 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride nut and bolt missing from sprocket (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front lever seized (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 38,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,954 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,126 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,326 miles

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

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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W874 BAY is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W874 BAY, 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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W874 BAY is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 26 August 2000.

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