YAMAHA RD125LC
Pass rate over time
The RD125LC's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.1 points since 2012, 76.7% to 70.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage RD125LC passes first time 80.8% of the time; by 30k that's 63.2%.
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 RD125LC
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
75 | 30.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
54 | 22.1 |
| brakes |
|
44 | 18 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
21 | 8.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
20 | 8.2 |
| body and structure |
|
11 | 4.5 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 2.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 2 |
| steering |
|
5 | 2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 1.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the RD125LC beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 RD125LC.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1984 (76.5% pass). Weakest: 1986 (70.9%).
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.