Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C)?

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 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C)?

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 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C)?

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 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 292 vehicles, the 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.5%, 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 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C)?

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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Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) (2018)

292 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.5% first-time pass rate

2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C)

CarHunch analysed 292 real MOT records for the 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C). Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Yamaha Delight 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.3%, which falls noticeably short of the UK average of 80%—a red flag that suggests these bikes encounter more issues than typical. With 16.1% having experienced a dangerous defect, there's a meaningful safety concern that warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.

At an average mileage of 11,177 km for a 2018 model, these scooters are carrying moderate use, yet they're still generating 0.47 failures and 1.4 advisories per vehicle on average. Before buying, get a full mechanical inspection focusing on the specific failure patterns affecting this cohort, and expect to budget for remedial work rather than hoping for a clean bill of health.

We have limited data for the 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) — 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

88.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.47

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–14k

For context

These stats describe 292 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 292 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	290	88.5%	0.47

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,822 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 39.2%

714

White 26.6%

485

Red 21.9%

399

Green 12.3%

224

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) 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.

8,329

typical

4,010

low mileage

14,049

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) vehicles fall between 4,010 and 14,049 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,010 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.

✓ 4,010–14,049 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C)s sit.

⚠ Over 18,966 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C) — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2018 Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125 C)s are still active.

110 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.47

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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