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Y196 TKE

2001 Yamaha TW125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,166 mi
Last recorded1,166 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 TKE
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 1,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 1,166 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,159 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 81 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,457 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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Y196 TKE is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y196 TKE, 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 Y196 TKE registered?

Y196 TKE is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y196 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 TKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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