Yamaha Wr 125 X (2009)
2009 Yamaha Wr 125 X
CarHunch analysed 277 real MOT records for the 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 X. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Yamaha WR 125 X has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 59.9%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in five tested bikes (21.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect—both red flags for reliability. This suggests buyers should expect meaningful maintenance costs and potential safety concerns before purchase.
These are relatively low-mileage bikes at around 15,000 miles on average, so the high failure rate isn't down to age-related wear alone. The average 1.78 failures and 7.6 advisories per vehicle indicate electrical, suspension, or brake issues are common on this model. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection from a Yamaha specialist and budget for repairs rather than hoping the bike will pass its first test.
What to check before buying a 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 X
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 273 | 59.9% | 1.77 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 61.1% | 1.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 X vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 X vehicles fall between 9,676 and 20,295 miles.
2009 Yamaha Wr 125 X — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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