Yamaha YBR125
Real ownership data from 23,070 UK YBR125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YBR125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 14.1% |
| Corrosion | fail | 9.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.8% |
| Fork seals | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.6% |
| Fuel system | prs | 2.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
YBR125 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 10,780 mi | 712 | 86.67% |
| 2017 | 171 | 12,717 mi | 1,589 | 79.47% |
| 2016 | 1,316 | 10,960 mi | 1,247 | 76.14% |
| 2015 | 1,450 | 12,258 mi | 1,304 | 75.38% |
| 2014 | 1,620 | 13,514 mi | 1,340 | 74.08% |
| 2013 | 2,088 | 13,679 mi | 1,300 | 73.25% |
| 2012 | 2,165 | 14,386 mi | 1,303 | 72.96% |
| 2011 | 2,251 | 15,802 mi | 1,479 | 72.99% |
| 2010 | 2,595 | 15,446 mi | 1,448 | 71.83% |
| 2009 | 2,744 | 14,630 mi | 1,316 | 71.89% |
| 2008 | 2,004 | 14,982 mi | 1,428 | 70.03% |
| 2007 | 2,176 | 14,827 mi | 1,336 | 68.68% |
| 2006 | 1,617 | 13,910 mi | 1,325 | 69% |
| 2005 | 860 | 14,940 mi | 1,439 | 66.73% |
YBR125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YBR125?
Across 23,070 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are fluid leaks (14.1% of all recorded faults), corrosion (9.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YBR125?
The median Yamaha YBR125 in the UK has covered 14,274 miles, and typically rides about 1,356 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,662 and 22,503 miles.
Is the Yamaha YBR125 reliable?
71.67% of Yamaha YBR125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 23,070 Yamaha YBR125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.