Yamaha YZF125R
Real ownership data from 51 UK YZF125R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YZF125R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 13.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 12.8% |
| Brakes | major | 6.9% |
| Controls and cables | major | 6.4% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 5.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Electrical | major | 3.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
YZF125R 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 | 10 | 18,076 mi | 2,024 | 64.29% |
| 2009 | 18 | 22,562 mi | 2,106 | 64.95% |
| 2008 | 19 | 19,221 mi | 1,990 | 62.41% |
YZF125R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YZF125R?
Across 51 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (13.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (12.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YZF125R?
The median Yamaha YZF125R in the UK has covered 20,429 miles, and typically rides about 2,114 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,446 and 30,245 miles.
Is the Yamaha YZF125R reliable?
63.24% of Yamaha YZF125R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.52 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 51 Yamaha YZF125R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.