2021 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125-a) — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2021 perform at MOT as they age
5 years
Current Age
85.1%
Latest Pass Rate
47
Total Tests (All Years)
8,115 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for R125 (yzf 125-a)
Compared to Average at Age 3
This car: 85.1%
Average: 83.7%
✅ 1.4% above average (25474 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
85.1%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 47Avg Mileage 8,115Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 14.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2021 Yamaha R125 (yzf 125-a), with age trends.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
14.9%
— Consistent
Motorcycle structure and attachments
14.9%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
10.6%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres
8.5%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering
4.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 14.9% (3 yrs) | 14.9% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 14.9% (3 yrs) | 14.9% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 10.6% (3 yrs) | 10.6% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle tyres | 8.5% (3 yrs) | 8.5% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering | 4.3% (3 yrs) | 4.3% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Yamaha R125 (yzf 125-a) cars manufactured in 2021 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 47 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.