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2001 Mz Rt125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Rt125 models manufactured in 2001, based on 74 real MOT test results.

74.3%
Pass Rate
25.7%
Fail Rate
74
Total Tests
8,999
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2001 Mz Rt125 MOT Analysis

The 2001 Mz Rt125 has an MOT pass rate of 74.3% based on 74 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,999 miles on the odometer. With a 25.7% failure rate, the 2001 Rt125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Mz Rt125 is Motorcycle audible warning (Horn), responsible for 2.7% of failures. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 1.4%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 1.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (74 tests)

Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Rt125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 2.7%
Motorcycle steering 1.4%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)2.7%2
2Motorcycle Steering1.4%1
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.4%1
4Non-component Advisories1.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,999 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)3.00% per 10K miMotorcycle steering1.50% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments1.50% per 10K miNon-component advisories1.50% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)3.002.7%2
Motorcycle steering1.501.4%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.501.4%1
Non-component advisories1.501.4%1

Mileage Statistics

8,999
Mean
8,789
Median
7,209
25th Percentile
13,878
75th Percentile
28.56% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2001 Mz Rt125 has an MOT pass rate of 74.3% based on 74 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,999 miles on the odometer. With a 25.7% failure rate, the 2001 Rt125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Mz Rt125, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle audible warning (horn): Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 8,999 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 2.7% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2001 Mz Rt125 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2001 Mz Rt125 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2001 Mz Rt125 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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