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X389 FOT

2000 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,952 mi
Last recorded32,952 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 FOT
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,952 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 32,952 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,504 miles

Advise fuel cap washer slightly deteriated

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 24,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,148 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear lamp assy slightly insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2011 24,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear lamp assy slightly insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2010 22,682 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,706 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 18,047 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2006 16,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 16,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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X389 FOT is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X389 FOT, 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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X389 FOT is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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