Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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.

How many 2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,095 vehicles, the 2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.8%, 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 2017 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 (2017)

1,095 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs

CarHunch analysed 1,095 real MOT records for the 2017 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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The 2017 Yamaha MT 125 ABS falls noticeably short of the UK average, with a 74.9% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and nearly a quarter of these bikes (23.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a buyer weighing up reliability. This suggests the model has some inherent durability issues that go beyond typical wear.

At just under 10,000 miles median mileage for a seven-year-old bike, these are relatively low-mileage machines, yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.79 failures and 3.6 advisories per test—indicating problems emerge even with gentle use. Before purchasing, have any prospective bike independently inspected by a mechanic familiar with this model, and specifically ask about brake and suspension components, which commonly feature in advisories on smaller naked bikes.

The 2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (85.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

85.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.79

Over 4.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–15k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,095 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 1,095 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.5% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	1,085	85.7%	0.79

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 2017 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.

9,647

typical

5,801

low mileage

14,735

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs vehicles fall between 5,801 and 14,735 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,801 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.

✓ 5,801–14,735 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 19,892 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2017 Yamaha Mt 125 Abss are still active.

441 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.79

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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