Yamaha Bws 125 (2011)
2011 Yamaha Bws 125
CarHunch analysed 178 real MOT records for the 2011 Yamaha Bws 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Yamaha BWS 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.6%, which trails the UK average of 80% by a meaningful margin—a red flag that these machines tend to need work when tested. Nearly one in five (19.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting electrical or brake issues aren't uncommon on these ageing scooters.
At just over 11,000 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old machine, these are relatively lightly used, yet they're still averaging 1.18 failures and 2.2 advisories per test—a sign that age and condition matter more than miles on these older scooters. Before committing to one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a scooter specialist and expect to tackle niggly electrical or lighting faults as part of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2011 Yamaha Bws 125
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%) | 176 | 70.5% | 1.18 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 80.4% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Yamaha Bws 125 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 Yamaha Bws 125 vehicles fall between 7,089 and 16,666 miles.
2011 Yamaha Bws 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (31% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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