Yamaha TZR 125 R
Real ownership data from 100 UK TZR 125 R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TZR 125 R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 22.3% |
| Brakes | major | 8.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.5% |
| Other | fail | 4.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
TZR 125 R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 17,840 mi | 3,307 | 66.67% |
| 2002 | 6 | 20,400 mi | 431 | 67.57% |
| 2001 | 6 | 21,642 mi | 410 | 57.89% |
| 1996 | 5 | 14,895 mi | 389 | 100% |
| 1995 | 12 | 15,151 mi | — | 71.43% |
| 1994 | 12 | 22,110 mi | 8,292 | 76.92% |
| 1993 | 16 | 21,135 mi | 2,706 | 60% |
| 1992 | 11 | 5,516 mi | — | 55.56% |
TZR 125 R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha TZR 125 R?
Across 100 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (22.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha TZR 125 R?
The median Yamaha TZR 125 R in the UK has covered 19,905 miles, and typically rides about 1,206 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,590 and 23,148 miles.
Is the Yamaha TZR 125 R reliable?
65.17% of Yamaha TZR 125 R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.59 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 100 Yamaha TZR 125 R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.