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WJ02 OBS

2002 Yamaha TW125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

4,664 mi
Last recorded4,664 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TW12511,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 OBS
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 4,664 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 4,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 4,660 miles

Central Front Upper Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 4,044 miles

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

Front brake reservoir cap screw missing but secure

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 4,044 miles

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

Front brake reservoir cap screw missing but secure

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 3,935 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre 16 years old

Pass 14 Jul 2016 3,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 3,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 21,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 719 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,851 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 12,851 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 9,209 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 9,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight play in lower rear engine mount

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,505 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 6,449 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 1,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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WJ02 OBS is a 2002 Yamaha TW125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 WJ02 OBS, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 OBS is a 2002 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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