MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA TW125s year 2003

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Pass percent:77.03%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA TW125 year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:2,421 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	112
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	62
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	58
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	42
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	29
Registration plate issues	20
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	19
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	9
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar \|2.2.1 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing \|2.1.1a\|	2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	2
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Front Brake lever mounting insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	112
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	62
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	58
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	42
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	35
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	29
Registration plate issues	20
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	19
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.1\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	9
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	8
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	8
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar \|2.2.1 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing \|2.1.1a\|	2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent \|2.3.1\|	2
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Front Brake lever mounting insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.2.A1f\|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA TW125s year 2003

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