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X997 EGS

2000 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,429 mi
Last recorded17,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha TW12512,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 EGS
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,455 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 16,455 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured Obscured by mudflap. (1.4.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,449 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 16,448 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,669 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front forks slightly out of alignment.

Handlebars slightly bent.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 13,284 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front forks slightly out of alignment.

Handlebars slightly bent.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear no.plate.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 11,593 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,341 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,381 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 8,381 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Slight binding of front brake.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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X997 EGS is a 2000 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X997 EGS, 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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X997 EGS is a 2000 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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