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W242 TVF

2000 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,740 mi
Last recorded12,740 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP12513,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 TVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 12,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 12,662 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 12,656 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 12,474 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 11,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 11,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 11,071 miles

Rear frame top shock mounts corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,891 miles

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

Rear section of frame corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 10,550 miles

centre stand very rusty and split

Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,026 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,347 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight pitting to off side front fork stansion

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,360 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,620 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake lever

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,707 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,765 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 4,765 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 4,604 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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W242 TVF is a 2000 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 13,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W242 TVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W242 TVF is a 2000 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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