Mutt DESERT RACER 125
Real ownership data from 89 UK DESERT RACER 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DESERT RACER 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 29.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.4% |
| Brakes | major | 2.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.6% |
| Other | major | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
DESERT RACER 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 7,446 mi | 2,020 | 42.86% |
| 2017 | 25 | 3,353 mi | 630 | 73.68% |
| 2016 | 56 | 5,030 mi | 610 | 62.5% |
DESERT RACER 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Mutt DESERT RACER 125?
Across 89 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (29.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (2.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (2.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Mutt DESERT RACER 125?
The median Mutt DESERT RACER 125 in the UK has covered 4,315 miles, and typically rides about 628 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,539 and 7,890 miles.
Is the Mutt DESERT RACER 125 reliable?
65.61% of Mutt DESERT RACER 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.33 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 89 Mutt DESERT RACER 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.