Tamoretti 125 Retro (2011)
2011 Tamoretti 125 Retro
CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2011 Tamoretti 125 Retro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Tamoretti 125 Retro is substantially less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 51.1% against the national benchmark of 80%—meaning half of these bikes failed their MOT on first attempt. While the 12.4% dangerous defect rate isn't alarming by itself, the high failure frequency combined with a median Carhunch score of 40 signals real durability concerns for this model.
At an average mileage of 4,560 km, these machines are relatively low-mileage examples, so poor MOT performance isn't driven by hard use—it reflects inherent weaknesses. The average of 0.66 failures and 1.4 advisories per vehicle points to recurring problems with maintenance-sensitive components; any buyer should factor in regular professional servicing and budget for unexpected repairs rather than treating this as a simple commuter bike.
What to check before buying a 2011 Tamoretti 125 Retro
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 144 | 50.8% | 0.66 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Tamoretti 125 Retro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Tamoretti 125 Retro vehicles fall between 2,129 and 5,878 miles.
2011 Tamoretti 125 Retro — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
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