Yamaha MT-125
Real ownership data from 10,274 UK MT-125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MT-125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 11.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 10.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 9.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.4% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.2% |
| Frame and structure | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
MT-125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 420 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 682 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 775 | 6,930 mi | 5,218 | 77.78% |
| 2023 | 794 | 7,890 mi | 1,788 | 79.87% |
| 2022 | 530 | 8,142 mi | 1,811 | 77.7% |
| 2021 | 677 | 10,349 mi | 2,264 | 78.28% |
| 2020 | 554 | 11,726 mi | 2,178 | 76.65% |
| 2019 | 551 | 11,632 mi | 2,122 | 76.3% |
| 2018 | 770 | 12,966 mi | 1,933 | 74.49% |
| 2017 | 1,191 | 13,849 mi | 1,956 | 76.6% |
| 2016 | 1,301 | 14,426 mi | 1,932 | 72.14% |
| 2015 | 1,652 | 15,028 mi | 1,897 | 70.67% |
| 2014 | 377 | 16,797 mi | 1,829 | 74.45% |
MT-125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha MT-125?
Across 10,274 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (10.9% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha MT-125?
The median Yamaha MT-125 in the UK has covered 12,627 miles, and typically rides about 1,966 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,915 and 20,004 miles.
Is the Yamaha MT-125 reliable?
73.96% of Yamaha MT-125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 10,274 Yamaha MT-125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.