Yamaha WR125
Real ownership data from 3,744 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 12.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Electrical | minor | 8.6% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 4.7% |
| Wheels | user entered | 3.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 3.2% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 3.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
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 | 407 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | 12,587 mi | 1,995 | 76.74% |
| 2016 | 160 | 17,841 mi | 1,767 | 71.43% |
| 2015 | 174 | 15,685 mi | 1,568 | 71.38% |
| 2014 | 242 | 19,259 mi | 1,957 | 66.67% |
| 2013 | 550 | 18,711 mi | 1,874 | 68.79% |
| 2012 | 516 | 18,502 mi | 1,731 | 66.09% |
| 2011 | 562 | 19,180 mi | 1,938 | 66.15% |
| 2010 | 570 | 18,808 mi | 1,845 | 65.42% |
| 2009 | 547 | 19,642 mi | 1,778 | 65.69% |
WR125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha WR125?
Across 3,744 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are steering and head bearings (12.2% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (9.3% of all recorded faults), electrical (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha WR125?
The median Yamaha WR125 in the UK has covered 18,804 miles, and typically rides about 1,849 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,050 and 27,588 miles.
Is the Yamaha WR125 reliable?
66.52% of Yamaha WR125 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 3,744 Yamaha WR125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.