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Y42 JOW

2001 Yamaha Tw 125

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,119 mi
Last recorded8,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Tw 12511,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 JOW
MakeYamaha
ModelTw 125
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2008 8,119 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,119 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,724 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 5,715 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 4,711 miles

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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Y42 JOW is a 2001 Yamaha Tw 125 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y42 JOW, 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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Y42 JOW is a 2001 Yamaha Tw 125, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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