Yamaha X-CITY 125
Real ownership data from 204 UK X-CITY 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common X-CITY 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.8% |
| Brakes | major | 6.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Suspension | major | 1.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1% |
| Frame and structure | major | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
X-CITY 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 14,995 mi | 2,932 | 69.64% |
| 2011 | 19 | 14,809 mi | 2,923 | 82.35% |
| 2010 | 38 | 19,069 mi | 1,768 | 77.29% |
| 2009 | 47 | 15,408 mi | 1,963 | 76.6% |
| 2008 | 65 | 13,322 mi | 1,386 | 76.7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 18,077 mi | 1,537 | 76.7% |
X-CITY 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha X-CITY 125?
Across 204 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha X-CITY 125?
The median Yamaha X-CITY 125 in the UK has covered 14,977 miles, and typically rides about 1,785 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,422 and 21,880 miles.
Is the Yamaha X-CITY 125 reliable?
77.13% of Yamaha X-CITY 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.96 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 204 Yamaha X-CITY 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.