Yamaha Ybr 125 (2013)
2013 Yamaha Ybr 125
CarHunch analysed 1,230 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Ybr 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Yamaha YBR 125 passes its MOT first time in only 67% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant safety concern for buyers. With a median mileage of just under 11,000 km for a vehicle now over a decade old, these are relatively low-mileage machines, but they're still failing regularly with an average of 1.3 failures per test and 5.0 advisories, suggesting age-related wear is catching up regardless.
The high advisory count points to accumulated minor issues like corrosion, cable fraying, and light wear rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle mechanic and factor in imminent brake, exhaust, or lighting work—don't assume low mileage means low maintenance ahead.
What to check before buying a 2013 Yamaha Ybr 125
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.
- ⚠️ 24.8% 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 (98%) | 1,211 | 66.6% | 1.32 |
| Other (2%) | 19 | 92.9% | 0.26 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Yamaha Ybr 125 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 2013 Yamaha Ybr 125 vehicles fall between 7,148 and 17,040 miles.
2013 Yamaha Ybr 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 366 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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