Mutt Mongrel 125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

18.8 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Mutt Mongrel 125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning17.7%

   28 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear17.1%

   27 occurrences

3. 3.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement14.6%

   23 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.8%

   17 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake9.5%

   15 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.9%

   14 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.2%

   13 occurrences

8. 8.A footrest missing or insecure8.2%

   13 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.0%

   11 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working7.0%

    11 occurrences

11. 11.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.7%

    9 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.7%

    9 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Mutt Mongrel 125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.2%

   54 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.9%

   29 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.9%

   29 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.2%

   24 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.4%

   18 tests

6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn2.1%

   16 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.1%

   16 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play2.0%

   15 tests

What gets tested

The Mongrel 125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

5,661

Test classes

class 1: 701 · class 2: 52

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Mutt Mongrel 125?

67.7% unadjusted, from 753 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Mutt Mongrel 125 fail its MOT on?

"A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 17.7% of failed Mutt Mongrel 125 tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (17.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Mutt Mongrel 125 usually have at its MOT?

5,661 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.