Yamaha WR125
Real ownership data from 3,511 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.6% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 2.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Other | major | 1.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
WR125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 323 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 124 | 13,546 mi | 1,657 | 69.23% |
| 2015 | 144 | 14,573 mi | 2,062 | 67.14% |
| 2014 | 193 | 17,267 mi | 2,308 | 65.26% |
| 2013 | 535 | 17,712 mi | 1,924 | 68.86% |
| 2012 | 514 | 18,494 mi | 1,793 | 66.13% |
| 2011 | 558 | 19,118 mi | 1,936 | 66.12% |
| 2010 | 566 | 18,783 mi | 1,845 | 65.58% |
| 2009 | 546 | 19,417 mi | 1,778 | 65.64% |
WR125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha WR125?
Across 3,511 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (5.1% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (2.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha WR125?
The median Yamaha WR125 in the UK has covered 18,684 miles, and typically rides about 1,869 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,035 and 27,432 miles.
Is the Yamaha WR125 reliable?
66.3% of Yamaha WR125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.91 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,511 Yamaha WR125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.