Yamaha YBR125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

17.2 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 YBR125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely19.1%

   59 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED12.3%

   38 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.4%

   32 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn9.7%

   30 occurrences

5. 5.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.1%

   25 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.4%

   23 occurrences

7. 7.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.4%

   23 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.5%

   20 occurrences

9. 9.A lamp missing or inoperative6.1%

   19 occurrences

10. 10.Headlamp aim unable to be tested6.1%

    19 occurrences

11. 11.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.1%

    19 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.8%

    18 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha YBR125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.5%

   117 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.9%

   107 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   104 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.5%

   70 tests

5. 5.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.5%

   54 tests

6. 6.Handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded3.3%

   51 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.0%

   47 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.0%

   47 tests

What gets tested

The YBR125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

18,182

Test classes

class 1: 1,490 · class 2: 60

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha YBR125?

69.4% unadjusted, from 1,550 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha YBR125 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 19.1% of failed Yamaha YBR125 tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (12.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha YBR125 usually have at its MOT?

18,182 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.