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YM52 UPA

2002 Yamaha TW125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha TW12511,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 UPA
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 30 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 19 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 8,577 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 8,225 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 8,225 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 7,960 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 7,956 miles

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 5,969 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 5,969 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 5,078 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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YM52 UPA is a 2002 Yamaha TW125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 YM52 UPA, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM52 UPA registered?

YM52 UPA is a 2002 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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