Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5?

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 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5?

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 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5?

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 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 186 vehicles, the 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, 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 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5?

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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Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 (2022)

186 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5

CarHunch analysed 186 real MOT records for the 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 ROYAL ALLOY GT 125 E5 passes its MOT first time in just 66% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests reliability issues are more common than typical. The dangerous defect rate sits at a low 3.2%, so safety failures aren't a major concern, but the overall pass rate gap is still a red flag for prospective buyers.

These are young machines with modest mileage—a median of just 2,418 miles—yet they're already failing MOTs at an elevated rate, indicating design or build quality problems rather than wear-and-tear. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist familiar with the brand, as the 0.07 average failures per vehicle suggests systemic rather than one-off issues.

We have limited data for the 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–4k

For context

These stats describe 186 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 186 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% 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 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 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.

2,418

typical

1,433

low mileage

3,945

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 vehicles fall between 1,433 and 3,945 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,433 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.

✓ 1,433–3,945 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5s sit.

⚠ Over 5,325 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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