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WU51 VVM

2002 Yamaha TW125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

680 mi
Last recorded680 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TW12511,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VVM
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Jun 2025 680 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Number plate catching on tyre (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 184 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 150 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 139 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,088 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,373 miles

Bolt missing from nearside front mudguard

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 May 2012 12,368 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Bolt missing from nearside front mudguard

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 10,957 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 10,957 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 9,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,319 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 7,319 miles

Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 6,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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WU51 VVM is a 2002 Yamaha TW125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WU51 VVM, 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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WU51 VVM is a 2002 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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