MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Yamaha : MT125
Yamaha MT125
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2014 | 8 | 75% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2015 | 11 | 72.73% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2016 | 9 | 77.78% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2017 | 546 | 76.01% | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. |
| 2018 | 448 | 75% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
| 2019 | 345 | 75.36% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2020 | 392 | 78.57% | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. |
| 2021 | 41 | 87.8% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2022 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2023 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,805
Average Yamaha MT125 pass rate: 76.51%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. | 6.1.7(c)(i) | Major | 18% |
| 2 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 17% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 16% |
| 4 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 5 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 12% |
| 6 | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. | 2.2.2(f)(i) | Major | 12% |
| 7 | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 9 | Footrest missing or insecure. | 6.2.12(a) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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