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Y716 FDV

2001 Yamaha Tw 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,633 mi
Last recorded27,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Tw 12511,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelTw 125
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 27,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 27,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 26,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 22,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 22,293 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 22,228 miles

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

Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front brake lever slightly fouling hand guard

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,186 miles

front fork tubes covered by giators

Fail 17 Sep 2018 21,186 miles

Vehicle identification number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front fork tubes covered by giators

Pass 2 May 2017 20,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,588 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,109 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear tyre has slight perish marks

Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,109 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear tyre has slight perish marks

Fail 20 Apr 2007 14,579 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

drive chain worn

main beam warning light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,579 miles

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

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

drive chain worn

main beam warning light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 12,362 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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Y716 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha Tw 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y716 FDV, 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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Y716 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha Tw 125, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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