Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs?

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 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs?

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 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs?

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 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 297 vehicles, the 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.6%, 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 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs?

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 Mt 125 Abs (2016)

297 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs

CarHunch analysed 297 real MOT records for the 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 297 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

88.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.02

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–7k

For context

These stats describe 297 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 297 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.3% 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 (96%)	284	88.3%	0.01

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,194 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37.9%

1,209

Black 29.7%

949

Blue 22.8%

729

Silver 6.2%

199

Red 3.4%

108

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs 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.

2,396

typical

2,180

low mileage

6,923

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs vehicles fall between 2,180 and 6,923 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,180 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.

✓ 2,180–6,923 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Yamaha Mt 125 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 9,346 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

0.02

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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