Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 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 R125 (yzf 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 R125 (yzf 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 R125 (yzf 125 A) reliable?

Based on MOT data from 467 vehicles, the 2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125 A) has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.7%, 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 R125 (yzf 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 R125 (yzf 125 A) (2022)

467 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125 A)

CarHunch analysed 467 real MOT records for the 2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 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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Moderate sample. 467 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Yamaha R125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 56.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals meaningful reliability concerns for this young cohort. Only 3.6% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures are uncommon, but the low pass rate suggests persistent minor issues are catching owners out.

At a median mileage of 8,278 miles for a 2022 bike, these machines are lightly used, yet still struggling through their MOT—this isn't a high-mileage wear story, but rather systematic quality or maintenance gaps early in the bike's life. The average of 0.6 advisories per vehicle points to emerging niggles (likely lights, cables, or exhaust components) that owners are missing before their test; if you're considering one, budget for a pre-MOT check-up and learn the basics of bike maintenance yourself.

The 2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125 A) passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

87.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

3.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–13k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 467 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 467 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.6% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,906 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125 A) vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 48.4%

922

Black 40.8%

777

White 10.9%

207

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 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.

8,278

typical

3,703

low mileage

12,791

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125 A) vehicles fall between 3,703 and 12,791 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,703 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.

✓ 3,703–12,791 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125 A)s sit.

⚠ Over 17,267 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

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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