Yamaha YZF-R125
Real ownership data from 19,648 UK YZF-R125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common YZF-R125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 12.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 10.1% |
| Electrical | user entered | 8.1% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Suspension | major | 2.6% |
| Corrosion | major | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
YZF-R125 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 486 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 540 | 2,781 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 387 | 9,104 mi | 557 | 80% |
| 2023 | 458 | 8,982 mi | 3,233 | 72.58% |
| 2022 | 483 | 9,135 mi | 2,623 | 77.12% |
| 2021 | 273 | 11,336 mi | 3,137 | 76.22% |
| 2020 | 396 | 12,380 mi | 2,423 | 78.61% |
| 2019 | 700 | 13,540 mi | 2,346 | 75.07% |
| 2018 | 877 | 12,885 mi | 2,110 | 74.08% |
| 2017 | 742 | 15,080 mi | 2,180 | 76.01% |
| 2016 | 1,239 | 15,609 mi | 2,051 | 71.52% |
| 2015 | 1,406 | 16,075 mi | 2,055 | 71.08% |
| 2014 | 1,700 | 16,832 mi | 1,959 | 69.59% |
| 2013 | 1,573 | 17,993 mi | 2,014 | 66.81% |
| 2012 | 1,481 | 17,319 mi | 1,880 | 67.01% |
| 2011 | 1,364 | 17,823 mi | 1,867 | 66.54% |
| 2010 | 1,828 | 17,945 mi | 1,904 | 66.52% |
| 2009 | 1,974 | 18,157 mi | 1,864 | 66.12% |
| 2008 | 1,734 | 17,794 mi | 1,788 | 66.09% |
YZF-R125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha YZF-R125?
Across 19,648 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (12.5% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (10.1% of all recorded faults), electrical (8.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha YZF-R125?
The median Yamaha YZF-R125 in the UK has covered 16,326 miles, and typically rides about 1,980 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,582 and 24,578 miles.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R125 reliable?
68.49% of Yamaha YZF-R125 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 19,648 Yamaha YZF-R125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.