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SJ51 KAU

2001 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,548 mi
Last recorded6,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KAU
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 6,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 6,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 6,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 5,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 5,899 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,847 miles

clutch lever short

Pass 13 May 2009 5,409 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,398 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 4,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 4,610 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 4,610 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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SJ51 KAU is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ51 KAU, 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 SJ51 KAU registered?

SJ51 KAU is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 23 December 2001.

Is SJ51 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 KAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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