Yamaha XSR125
Real ownership data from 1,279 UK XSR125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XSR125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 15.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
XSR125 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 238 | 4,775 mi | 1,480 | 87.2% |
| 2022 | 718 | 6,114 mi | 1,376 | 83.98% |
| 2021 | 319 | 6,864 mi | 1,350 | 85.07% |
XSR125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XSR125?
Across 1,279 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (15.1% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (9.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XSR125?
The median Yamaha XSR125 in the UK has covered 6,002 miles, and typically rides about 1,376 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,196 and 9,898 miles.
Is the Yamaha XSR125 reliable?
84.72% of Yamaha XSR125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,279 Yamaha XSR125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.