Royal Alloy Gt 125I
MotorcycleFrom 1,389 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, caused 29 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 17% of Gt 125I failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £50.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play |
| 2020 | 86% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 91.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2018 | 87.3% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gt 125Is tested had between 2,062 and 4,852 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Common questions
What is the Royal Alloy Gt 125I MOT pass rate?
The Royal Alloy Gt 125I has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,389 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Royal Alloy Gt 125I?
The most common MOT failure on the Royal Alloy Gt 125I is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Royal Alloy Gt 125I at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Royal Alloy Gt 125I is 3,315 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,062 and 4,852 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.