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Y508 PSL

2001 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,152 mi
Last recorded21,152 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 PSL
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 21,152 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 21,152 miles

Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 20,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,693 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

number plat has crack in it

Fail 18 Apr 2015 18,651 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

number plat has crack in it

Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,751 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 10,252 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 10,247 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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Y508 PSL is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y508 PSL, 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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What year was Y508 PSL registered?

Y508 PSL is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y508 PSL safe to buy?

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