Yamaha MWS 125-C TRICITY 125
Real ownership data from 309 UK MWS 125-C TRICITY 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MWS 125-C TRICITY 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 14.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Suspension | major | 2.9% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.9% |
| Fork seals | major | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
MWS 125-C TRICITY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 9,298 mi | 6,936 | 100% |
| 2023 | 158 | 6,342 mi | 1,697 | 85.71% |
| 2022 | 70 | 10,705 mi | 2,624 | 86.25% |
| 2021 | 11 | 18,988 mi | 2,612 | 87.5% |
| 2020 | 28 | 16,430 mi | 2,274 | 76.47% |
MWS 125-C TRICITY 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha MWS 125-C TRICITY 125?
Across 309 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (14.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha MWS 125-C TRICITY 125?
The median Yamaha MWS 125-C TRICITY 125 in the UK has covered 8,508 miles, and typically rides about 2,555 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,203 and 15,579 miles.
Is the Yamaha MWS 125-C TRICITY 125 reliable?
84.74% of Yamaha MWS 125-C TRICITY 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.12 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 309 Yamaha MWS 125-C TRICITY 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.