Yamaha XT125
Real ownership data from 3,386 UK XT125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XT125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | user entered | 15.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 14.2% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 7.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Wheels | prs | 6.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6% |
| Electrical | minor | 6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 5.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
XT125 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 41 | 7,224 mi | 1,438 | 59.87% |
| 2011 | 266 | 4,231 mi | 1,241 | 61.9% |
| 2010 | 235 | 5,114 mi | 1,119 | 63.09% |
| 2009 | 352 | 4,626 mi | 1,759 | 64.09% |
| 2008 | 532 | 5,836 mi | 1,655 | 61.9% |
| 2007 | 759 | 7,192 mi | 1,462 | 62.3% |
| 2006 | 582 | 7,468 mi | 1,510 | 60.14% |
| 2005 | 356 | 6,309 mi | 1,310 | 60.85% |
| 1998 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1997 | 44 | 24,368 mi | 1,828 | 67.5% |
| 1996 | 75 | 14,262 mi | 189 | 67.86% |
| 1995 | 57 | 26,682 mi | 2,544 | 69.23% |
| 1984 | 11 | 18,458 mi | 410 | 72.73% |
| 1983 | 22 | 13,167 mi | 180 | 70.67% |
| 1982 | 24 | 16,169 mi | 404 | 56.25% |
XT125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XT125?
Across 3,386 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (15.3% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (14.2% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (7.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XT125?
The median Yamaha XT125 in the UK has covered 6,515 miles, and typically rides about 1,358 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,048 and 13,152 miles.
Is the Yamaha XT125 reliable?
62.01% of Yamaha XT125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,386 Yamaha XT125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.