Yamaha DT125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.2 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 DT125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A footrest missing or insecure16.5%

   20 occurrences

2. 2.A lamp missing or inoperative14.9%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.1%

   17 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear14.1%

   17 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.6%

   14 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED10.7%

   13 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.9%

   12 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.3%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.4%

   9 occurrences

10. 10.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.4%

    9 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working6.6%

    8 occurrences

12. 12.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.8%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha DT125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted4.3%

   41 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.2%

   40 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.4%

   33 tests

4. 4.A wheel bearing with excessive play3.3%

   32 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play3.2%

   31 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.2%

   31 tests

7. 7.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded3.2%

   31 tests

8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn2.5%

   24 tests

What gets tested

The DT125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

19,347

Test classes

class 1: 924 · class 2: 37

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha DT125?

80.3% unadjusted, from 961 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha DT125 fail its MOT on?

"A footrest missing or insecure" is recorded in 16.5% of failed Yamaha DT125 tests, followed by "A lamp missing or inoperative" (14.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha DT125 usually have at its MOT?

19,347 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.