Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% 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 2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 167 vehicles, the 2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.2%, 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 2020 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 (2020)

167 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.2% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs

CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 2020 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 2020 Yamaha MT 125 ABS passes its first MOT just 68.8% of the time, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability. More concerning is that a quarter of these bikes (25.1%) have recorded dangerous defects, suggesting some serious mechanical or safety issues lurking in the cohort.

These machines are running relatively low mileage at just over 10,000 km on average, so the high failure rate isn't wear-related—it points to design or build problems early in the bike's life. The average bike racks up 0.55 failures and 2.3 advisories per test, indicating recurrent issues that buyers should investigate thoroughly; before purchasing, get a pre-sale inspection focusing on what's failing repeatedly in this model.

We have limited data for the 2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

83.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

25.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 2.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–14k

For context

These stats describe 167 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 167 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 25.2% 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%)	165	83%	0.56

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 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.

8,938

typical

4,854

low mileage

13,743

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs vehicles fall between 4,854 and 13,743 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,854 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.

✓ 4,854–13,743 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 18,553 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abs — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Yamaha Mt 125 Abss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 103 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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