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X87 BAM

2001 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,871 mi
Last recorded43,871 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 BAM
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 43,871 miles

Rear Brake pedal travel at allowable limit.

Throttle grip damaged.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle grip damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 42,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,944 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 37,942 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,426 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 33,426 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 27,949 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 27,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 22,313 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 22,313 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,432 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 14,113 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,113 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 May 2013 12,912 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 12,912 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 12,204 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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X87 BAM is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X87 BAM, 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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X87 BAM is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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