Yamaha Mws125-A Tricity 125
MotorcycleFrom 503 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 23 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 4 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 4 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37% of failures are serious: 37% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 83.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
| 2018 | 86% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mws125-A Tricity 125s tested had between 8,146 and 36,042 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,919 median miles, the Mws125-A Tricity 125 has 0.106 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Mws125-A Tricity 125 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Mws125-A Tricity 125 has a 83.1% MOT pass rate based on 503 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Mws125-A Tricity 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Mws125-A Tricity 125 is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Mws125-A Tricity 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Mws125-A Tricity 125 is 15,919 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,146 and 36,042 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.