Yamaha Delight 125 (LTS 125-C) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.5 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 Yamaha Delight 125 (LTS 125-C) tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Audible warning not working20.0%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm19.1%

   21 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely18.2%

   20 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.2%

   20 occurrences

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play13.6%

   15 occurrences

6. 6.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement10.9%

   12 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre9.1%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.1%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.5%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel4.5%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.5%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall4.5%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha Delight 125 (LTS 125-C) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   61 tests

2. 2.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.9%

   49 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.6%

   38 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.1%

   34 tests

5. 5.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.2.8%

   23 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.5%

   21 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.4%

   20 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.3%

   19 tests

What gets tested

The Delight 125 (LTS 125-C) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

16,902

Test classes

class 1: 776 · class 2: 52

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha Delight 125 (LTS 125-C)?

80.1% unadjusted, from 828 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha Delight 125 (LTS 125-C) fail its MOT on?

"Audible warning not working" is recorded in 20.0% of failed Yamaha Delight 125 (LTS 125-C) tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (19.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha Delight 125 (LTS 125-C) usually have at its MOT?

16,902 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.