YAMAHA NMAX 125
Pass rate over time
The NMAX 125's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2017 (81.1% → 80.8%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage NMAX 125 passes first time 90.9% of the time; by 50k that's 79.1%.
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 NMAX 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
2,645 | 30 | 1.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1,954 | 22.1 | 2.7× |
| tyres |
|
1,371 | 15.5 | 5.2× |
| suspension |
|
1,320 | 15 | 4.1× |
| steering |
|
1,043 | 11.8 | 6.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
216 | 2.4 | 0.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
172 | 1.9 | 2.8× |
| wheels |
|
63 | 0.7 | 3.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
41 | 0.5 | 0.5× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 0 | — |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the NMAX 125 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
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 NMAX 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2024 (93.7% pass). Weakest: 2021 (80.2%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
YAMAHA NMAX 125 FAQ
Is the YAMAHA NMAX 125 reliable?
The YAMAHA NMAX 125 is more reliable than average for its class: 82.2% of its 33,779 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3146 of 5426 models.
What does a NMAX 125 fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 30% of all defects recorded against failed NMAX 125 tests.
What is the best year of NMAX 125 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2024-registered examples do best (93.7%) and 2021 worst (80.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a NMAX 125 last?
The median NMAX 125 shows 30,236 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 79.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.