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Y257 DTV

2001 Yamaha Tw 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,874 mi
Last recorded17,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Tw 12511,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 DTV
MakeYamaha
ModelTw 125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,874 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,874 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Fail 19 Apr 2007 11,040 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,040 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,647 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 4,539 miles

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

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tw 125?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
713
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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Y257 DTV is a 2001 Yamaha Tw 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Tw 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 11,443 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 Tw 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y257 DTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tw 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Tw 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y257 DTV registered?

Y257 DTV is a 2001 Yamaha Tw 125, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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