Royal Alloy GT 125I MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.1 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 Royal Alloy GT 125I tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play25.0%

   24 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.5%

   12 occurrences

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake11.5%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Exhaust system leaking or insecure8.3%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.A lamp missing or inoperative8.3%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.3%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.3%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.3%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.2%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.2%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Brake performance unable to be tested5.2%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working5.2%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Royal Alloy GT 125I tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play7.0%

   64 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.6%

   51 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.1%

   46 tests

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

   23 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.3%

   21 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   14 tests

7. 7.Exhaust system leaking or insecure1.3%

   12 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.2%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The GT 125I fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

4,774

Test classes

class 1: 850 · class 2: 58

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Royal Alloy GT 125I?

85.5% unadjusted, from 908 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Royal Alloy GT 125I fail its MOT on?

"Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play" is recorded in 25.0% of failed Royal Alloy GT 125I tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (12.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Royal Alloy GT 125I usually have at its MOT?

4,774 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.