YAMAHA XC125E
Pass rate over time
The XC125E's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.2 points since 2013, 70.2% to 50.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XC125E passes first time 77.8% of the time; by 30k that's 68.6%.
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 XC125E
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
74 | 37.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
30 | 15.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
25 | 12.8 |
| tyres |
|
20 | 10.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
19 | 9.7 |
| steering |
|
9 | 4.6 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
6 | 3.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 2.6 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 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 XC125E 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 XC125E.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (78.7% pass). Weakest: 2010 (68.6%).
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.