Zontes Zt 125 U1 (2022)

278 real MOT outcomes analysed • 50.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Zontes Zt 125 U1

CarHunch analysed 278 real MOT records for the 2022 Zontes Zt 125 U1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 ZONTES ZT 125-U1 has a 50.5% first-time pass rate, significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes arrive at their first MOT with genuine teething problems rather than age-related wear. The dangerous defect rate of 2.2% is acceptably low, so safety isn't the primary concern—instead, expect basic mechanical or electrical issues that need sorting early on.

At 6,286 miles median mileage, these are still relatively fresh machines, yet they're already failing MOT at double the rate of typical vehicles, which points to either manufacturing quality issues or poor early-life servicing. Before buying one, ask the seller for full service records and consider negotiating a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist; if the bike has already passed its first MOT, reliability improves markedly from that point.

Below average reliability 29.5% below UK average
50.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
6,286
typical mileage
3,739–10,708 middle half
2.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Zontes Zt 125 U1

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.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Zontes Zt 125 U1 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.

3,739
low mileage
6,286
typical
10,708
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Zontes Zt 125 U1 vehicles fall between 3,739 and 10,708 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.12
Avg failures per vehicle
0.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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