Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) reliable? We analysed 1,731 real MOT tests across 1,113 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125).
Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 87.4% | 3,104 | 5,313 | 8,404 |
| 2022 | 919 | 86.7% | 2,826 | 5,592 | 9,056 |
| 2021 | 633 | 87.0% | 3,340 | 6,009 | 9,417 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) Last?
Based on 1,113 Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) 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 Xsr 125 (MTM125)
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.4% MOT pass rate from 119 tests
86.7% MOT pass rate from 919 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.4% across 119 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) THIS CAR | 86.8% | 1,731 | 5,714 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 |
| Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited | 70% | 2,239 | 75,731 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Xsr 125 (MTM125) has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.8% across 1,731 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 Xsr 125 (MTM125) 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 Xsr 125 (MTM125) owner drives around 1,518 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.