Yamaha XTZ 125 R
Real ownership data from 63 UK XTZ 125 R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XTZ 125 R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 18.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.3% |
| Suspension | major | 5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.1% |
| Other | fail | 4.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
XTZ 125 R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 | 4,816 mi | 1,328 | 72.22% |
| 2006 | 29 | 3,868 mi | 1,173 | 64.56% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3,004 mi | 2,569 | 65.63% |
XTZ 125 R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha XTZ 125 R?
Across 63 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha XTZ 125 R?
The median Yamaha XTZ 125 R in the UK has covered 4,244 miles, and typically rides about 1,275 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,654 and 10,299 miles.
Is the Yamaha XTZ 125 R reliable?
65.58% of Yamaha XTZ 125 R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.61 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 63 Yamaha XTZ 125 R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.