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1998 Yamaha Tdr125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Tdr125 models manufactured in 1998, based on 40 real MOT test results.

72.5%
Pass Rate
27.5%
Fail Rate
40
Total Tests
24,731
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1998 Yamaha Tdr125 MOT Analysis

The 1998 Yamaha Tdr125 has an MOT pass rate of 72.5% based on 40 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 24,731 miles on the odometer. With a 27.5% failure rate, the 1998 Tdr125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1998 Yamaha Tdr125 is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 2.5% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle wheels is the second most common issue at 2.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (40 tests)

Top failures specific to 1998 models only. The overall Tdr125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 2.5%
Motorcycle wheels 2.5%

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 Brakes2.5%1
2Motorcycle Wheels2.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 24,731 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 brakes1.01% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels1.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes1.012.5%1
Motorcycle wheels1.012.5%1

Mileage Statistics

24,731
Mean
24,424
Median
10,785
25th Percentile
33,537
75th Percentile
11.12% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1998 Yamaha Tdr125 has an MOT pass rate of 72.5% based on 40 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 24,731 miles on the odometer. With a 27.5% failure rate, the 1998 Tdr125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1998 Yamaha Tdr125, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 24,731 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 1998 Yamaha Tdr125 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle wheels — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 1998 Yamaha Tdr125 models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

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

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