Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A)?

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 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A)?

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 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A)?

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 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 524 vehicles, the 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.7%, 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 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A)?

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 (mtn 125 A) (2022)

524 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A)

CarHunch analysed 524 real MOT records for the 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A). Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Yamaha MT 125 is a genuine reliability concern: only 51.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and nearly 5% of these bikes have recorded dangerous defects. This is a significantly higher failure rate than typical for the market, suggesting structural or design issues with this particular model year.

At under 8,700 miles on average, these bikes are still relatively new, yet they're already showing troubling patterns with an average of 0.16 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a Yamaha specialist and ask the seller specifically about any MOT failures or advisories—nearly half won't pass their next test without work.

The 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A) passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

86.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 524 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 524 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,820 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 46.3%

1,770

Black 27.7%

1,057

Blue 26%

993

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A) 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.

7,715

typical

3,944

low mileage

12,210

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A) vehicles fall between 3,944 and 12,210 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,944 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.

✓ 3,944–12,210 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Yamaha Mt 125 (mtn 125 A)s sit.

⚠ Over 16,483 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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