Yamaha Tw125
MotorcycleFrom 348 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a footrest missing or insecure, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, a footrest missing or insecure, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a footrest missing or insecure | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 4 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 26.2% of Tw125 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 £67.
Typical mileage
Half of all Tw125s tested had between 5,264 and 22,385 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,176 median miles, the Tw125 has 0.165 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 Tw125 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Tw125 has a 78.2% MOT pass rate based on 348 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Tw125?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Tw125 is a footrest missing or insecure, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Tw125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Tw125 is 13,176 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,264 and 22,385 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.