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V848 HBY

1999 Yamaha Tw 125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,494 mi
Last recorded23,494 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Tw 12517,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 HBY
MakeYamaha
ModelTw 125
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 23,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 23,494 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 23,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,494 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,461 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 23,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,403 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 14,855 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,336 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,701 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 11,701 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,616 miles

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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V848 HBY is a 1999 Yamaha Tw 125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Tw 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 17,513 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V848 HBY, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Tw 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V848 HBY registered?

V848 HBY is a 1999 Yamaha Tw 125, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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