Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Wk Bikes 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 2014 Wk Bikes 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 2014 Wk Bikes 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 2014 Wk Bikes 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2014 Wk Bikes 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Wk Bikes 125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Wk Bikes 125 are: Drive chain slightly loose (26.9% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (24.2% of vehicles), Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (21.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Wk Bikes 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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Wk Bikes 125 (2014)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73% first-time pass rate

2014 Wk Bikes 125

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2014 Wk Bikes 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 2014 WK BIKES 125 passes its MOT first time in only 73% of cases, which is 7 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful reliability gap that suggests more maintenance hassle ahead. Nearly one in five of these bikes (19.8%) have shown a dangerous defect at some point, a figure worth taking seriously if safety is your priority.

These 125cc bikes are racking up a modest 5,266 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're still averaging over one failure and three advisories per test, indicating persistent minor wear issues. Before committing, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brakes and suspension—the most common failure points on older commuter bikes—and budget for more frequent servicing than you'd expect.

We have limited data for the 2014 Wk Bikes 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

19.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.04

Over 3.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–8k

For context

These stats describe 111 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 111 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 26.9%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 24.2%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Nearside Rear Footrest missing

Brake wear 21.5%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% · Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 12.3%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 8.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 5%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Steering headbearing has slight free play · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Wk Bikes 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.

4,168

typical

1,722

low mileage

7,923

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Wk Bikes 125 vehicles fall between 1,722 and 7,923 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,722 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.

✓ 1,722–7,923 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Wk Bikes 125s sit.

⚠ Over 10,696 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Wk Bikes 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2014 Wk Bikes 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (18% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.04

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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