Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Mutt Akita 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Mutt Akita 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Mutt Akita 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Mutt Akita 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 127 vehicles, the 2021 Mutt Akita 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Mutt Akita 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mutt Akita 125 (2021)

127 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Mutt Akita 125

CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2021 Mutt Akita 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 MUTT AKITA 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 55%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for this model year. The dangerous defect rate of 4.7% is mercifully low, so safety isn't the primary worry here—it's that nearly half of these bikes are failing their test on the first attempt.

With a median mileage of only 3,195 miles for vehicles of this age, these aren't heavily ridden machines, yet they're still struggling with an average of 0.24 failures and 0.6 advisories each. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with MUTT models, as the low pass rate suggests either design quirks or maintenance lapses that become apparent during testing.

We have limited data for the 2021 Mutt Akita 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

87.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 127 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 127 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mutt Akita 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

3,195

typical

1,606

low mileage

5,518

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mutt Akita 125 vehicles fall between 1,606 and 5,518 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,606 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 1,606–5,518 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Mutt Akita 125s sit.

⚠ Over 7,449 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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