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Y79 FYA

2001 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,243 mi
Last recorded8,243 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 FYA
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 8,243 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 8,243 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 7,403 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 7,403 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 6,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 6,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 5,572 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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Y79 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y79 FYA, 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 Y79 FYA registered?

Y79 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y79 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 FYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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