Yamaha Tw 125 (2000)
2000 Yamaha Tw 125
CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 2000 Yamaha Tw 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Yamaha TW 125 is a deeply unreliable proposition: just 14.5% pass first time, catastrophically below the 80% UK average, though the dangerous defect rate of 1.9% is mercifully low. This isn't a vehicle to buy expecting trouble-free motoring.
The median mileage of 7,631 miles is unusually low for a 24-year-old machine, suggesting many examples have been stored or ridden sparingly—yet even these barely-used bikes are failing MOTs at an alarming rate, pointing to systemic age-related degradation rather than wear issues. If you're considering one, budget for substantial remedial work before or immediately after purchase, and factor in that the average bike carries multiple advisories even when it scrapes through.
What to check before buying a 2000 Yamaha Tw 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 156 | 14.5% | 0.14 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Yamaha Tw 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Yamaha Tw 125 vehicles fall between 4,396 and 15,895 miles.
MOT History Averages
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