Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 reliable? We analysed 1,970 real MOT tests across 497 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125.
Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 360 | 84.2% | 7,728 | 14,756 | 27,142 |
| 2019 | 521 | 86.0% | 5,457 | 10,400 | 20,589 |
| 2018 | 573 | 88.1% | 5,953 | 12,367 | 23,285 |
| 2017 | 471 | 82.4% | 8,748 | 16,233 | 26,530 |
How Long Does a Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 Last?
Based on 497 Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 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 Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 573 tests
82.4% MOT pass rate from 471 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 573 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 THIS CAR | 85.5% | 1,970 | 13,290 mi | — yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Peugeot 3008 Allure Premium Bluehdi Ss | 90.7% | 3,627 | 33,000 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.5% across 1,970 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Yamaha MWS125-A Tricity 125 owner drives around 2,322 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
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.