Yamaha Rd125
MotorcycleFrom 211 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 6 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| a throttle control not functioning correctly | 3 |
| fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire | 3 |
| flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted | 3 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 3 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 6.7% of Rd125 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 £46.
Typical mileage
Half of all Rd125s tested had between 8,827 and 25,650 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,602 median miles, the Rd125 has 0.077 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 Rd125 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Rd125 has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 211 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Rd125?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Rd125 is wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Rd125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Rd125 is 16,602 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,827 and 25,650 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.