Model report · 2005–2025
YAMAHA DTR
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
62.2%
first-time pass rate
24.7%
failed outright
18,243
median miles at test
259
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the DTR's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage DTR passes first time 67.4% of the time; by 30k that's 58.3%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a DTR
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
100 | 37.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
43 | 16 |
| brakes |
|
36 | 13.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
23 | 8.6 |
| drive system |
|
18 | 6.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
17 | 6.3 |
| body and structure |
|
10 | 3.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 3.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 2.6 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 2.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the DTR beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k tests
GILERA
RUNNER
70.8% pass · 69.9k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DTR.