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Y229 GDM

2001 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,434 mi
Last recorded21,434 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 GDM
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 21,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 21,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 21,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 20,672 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,294 miles

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 20,294 miles

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

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 19,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 18,793 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,604 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,092 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 14,089 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,089 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,079 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,428 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 12,428 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,272 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,885 miles

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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Y229 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 12,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y229 GDM, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y229 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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