Yamaha WR125
Real ownership data from 3,635 UK WR125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common WR125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 23% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 8.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | prs | 5.6% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.6% |
| Electrical | minor | 5.6% |
| Suspension | user entered | 4.2% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 3% |
| Wheels | user entered | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
WR125 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 | 368 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | 12,587 mi | 1,995 | 83.33% |
| 2016 | 145 | 17,131 mi | 1,740 | 73.63% |
| 2015 | 158 | 14,782 mi | 2,012 | 74.85% |
| 2014 | 217 | 18,758 mi | 2,028 | 68.22% |
| 2013 | 545 | 18,300 mi | 1,928 | 68.87% |
| 2012 | 515 | 18,496 mi | 1,788 | 66.06% |
| 2011 | 559 | 19,130 mi | 1,936 | 66.11% |
| 2010 | 568 | 18,808 mi | 1,847 | 65.53% |
| 2009 | 546 | 19,417 mi | 1,778 | 65.68% |
WR125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha WR125?
Across 3,635 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (23% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8.8% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha WR125?
The median Yamaha WR125 in the UK has covered 18,750 miles, and typically rides about 1,869 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,042 and 27,499 miles.
Is the Yamaha WR125 reliable?
66.58% of Yamaha WR125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,635 Yamaha WR125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.