Yamaha YZF125
Real ownership data from 55 UK YZF125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YZF125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 18.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 11.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Tyres | major | 6.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 5.3% |
| Suspension | major | 3.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
YZF125 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | 7,729 mi | 1,228 | 66.67% |
| 2009 | 18 | 11,284 mi | 1,983 | 66.98% |
| 2008 | 19 | 15,991 mi | 2,063 | 75.21% |
YZF125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YZF125?
Across 55 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (6.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YZF125?
The median Yamaha YZF125 in the UK has covered 13,854 miles, and typically rides about 1,961 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,730 and 24,662 miles.
Is the Yamaha YZF125 reliable?
68.98% of Yamaha YZF125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.91 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 55 Yamaha YZF125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.