Zontes Zt 125-G1
MotorcycleFrom 201 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and brake control has insufficient reserve travel. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 6 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 5 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 5.6% of Zt 125-G1 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 £48.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zt 125-G1s tested had between 3,030 and 8,860 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,256 median miles, the Zt 125-G1 has 0.35 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Zontes Zt 125-G1 MOT pass rate?
The Zontes Zt 125-G1 has a 81.6% MOT pass rate based on 201 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Zontes Zt 125-G1?
The most common MOT failure on the Zontes Zt 125-G1 is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Zontes Zt 125-G1 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Zontes Zt 125-G1 is 5,256 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,030 and 8,860 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.