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VX51 EXP

2001 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,214 mi
Last recorded23,214 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EXP
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,214 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 26,214 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 25,290 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 20,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,396 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 15,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 15,287 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 7 May 2006 10,194 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 10,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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VX51 EXP is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VX51 EXP, 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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VX51 EXP is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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