Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.7 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 GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm29.3%

   302 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements27.2%

   281 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely14.6%

   151 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.5%

   139 occurrences

5. 5.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps11.1%

   115 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play10.4%

   107 occurrences

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn9.5%

   98 occurrences

8. 8.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play9.4%

   97 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released7.7%

   79 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working6.6%

    68 occurrences

11. 11.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.3%

    65 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative6.0%

    62 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.8%

   775 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.3%

   637 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured6.7%

   586 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.4%

   469 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.5%

   390 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.1%

   355 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play4.0%

   348 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.5%

   309 tests

What gets tested

The GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

45,070

Test classes

class 1: 8,526 · class 2: 236

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS?

80.8% unadjusted, from 8,762 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS fail its MOT on?

"Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" is recorded in 29.3% of failed Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (27.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 ABS usually have at its MOT?

45,070 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.