Yamaha Xc 125 E Vity
MotorcycleFrom 721 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake control has insufficient reserve travel and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 24 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 24 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 19 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 15 |
| audible warning not working | 14 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 12 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 11 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 7 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.1% of Xc 125 E Vity 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 £68.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 84.7% | brake control has insufficient reserve travel, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2012 | 78.7% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake control has insufficient reserve travel |
| 2011 | 82% | brake efficiency below minimum requirement, audible warning not working |
| 2010 | 79.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
1 earlier years
| 2009 | 83.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, audible warning not working |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xc 125 E Vitys tested had between 9,199 and 23,912 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,253 median miles, the Xc 125 E Vity has 0.111 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 Xc 125 E Vity MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Xc 125 E Vity has a 80.9% MOT pass rate based on 721 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Xc 125 E Vity?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Xc 125 E Vity is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include brake control has insufficient reserve travel.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Xc 125 E Vity at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Xc 125 E Vity is 17,253 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,199 and 23,912 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.