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Y721 TGT

2001 Yamaha TW125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,510 mi
Last recorded9,510 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 TGT
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 9,510 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear pillonfootrest removeg

Fail 25 Apr 2023 9,510 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear pillonfootrest removeg

Pass 4 Nov 2021 6,139 miles

Central seat shortened for single rider use

Front Blue High beam indicator not working

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened ball end missing (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight mounting damaged

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball end missing (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy non standard silencer noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Initially rear brake light switch flickered brake light when used, however when tested fault disappeared, please keep an eye on it

Rear Pillion footrests removed

Fail 4 Nov 2021 6,139 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central seat shortened for single rider use

Front Blue High beam indicator not working

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened ball end missing (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight mounting damaged

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball end missing (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy non standard silencer noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Initially rear brake light switch flickered brake light when used, however when tested fault disappeared, please keep an eye on it

Rear Pillion footrests removed

Pass 29 Oct 2020 2,814 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 2,040 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 1,297 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2018 1,190 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2017 22,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 20,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 20,014 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mudguard missing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 10,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mudguard missing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,525 miles

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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Y721 TGT is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y721 TGT, 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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Y721 TGT is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 22 July 2001.

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