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Y657 HTA

2001 Yamaha TW125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 HTA
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,298 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc rubbing on caliper

Fail 9 Oct 2019 49,298 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc rubbing on caliper

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,061 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 44,842 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

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))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,368 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2014 35,360 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,037 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 21,036 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,916 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 1,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,626 miles

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

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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Y657 HTA is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y657 HTA, 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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Y657 HTA is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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