Yamaha XN125
Real ownership data from 113 UK XN125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XN125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 12.2% |
| Brakes | major | 9.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.4% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
XN125 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 | 21 | 10,149 mi | 1,404 | 66.3% |
| 2002 | 23 | 8,852 mi | 756 | 72.29% |
| 2001 | 35 | 10,306 mi | 1,456 | 76.1% |
| 2000 | 26 | 13,130 mi | 936 | 73.97% |
XN125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XN125?
Across 113 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (12.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XN125?
The median Yamaha XN125 in the UK has covered 10,476 miles, and typically rides about 982 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,643 and 17,484 miles.
Is the Yamaha XN125 reliable?
73.17% of Yamaha XN125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 113 Yamaha XN125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.