Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 reliable? We analysed 264 real MOT tests across 204 vehicles to find out.
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The Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Royal Alloy GT 125 E5.
Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Royal Alloy GT 125 E5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 170 | 91.8% | 1,492 | 2,888 | 4,576 |
| 2021 | 65 | 95.4% | 1,004 | 1,971 | 4,762 |
How Long Does a Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 Last?
Based on 204 Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 vehicles on UK roads.
Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Royal Alloy GT 125 E5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.4% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
91.8% MOT pass rate from 170 tests
The best year to buy a used Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.4% across 65 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 THIS CAR | 92.4% | 264 | 2,570 mi | — yrs |
| Royal Alloy GT 125I | 86.2% | 4,333 | 2,819 mi | — yrs |
| Royal Alloy Gp 125 Ac | 88.6% | 1,253 | 2,811 mi | — yrs |
| Royal Alloy Gp 300 S | 92.5% | 1,091 | 3,811 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Auto | 95.1% | 345 | 36,727 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Royal Alloy GT 125I (86.2% pass rate) and the Royal Alloy Gp 125 Ac (88.6% pass rate), the Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.4% across 264 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.