Model report · 2005–2025
ZONTES MANTIS 125 ZT 125-E
125cc
Petrol
Class 1
72.0%
first-time pass rate
26.0%
failed outright
4,024
median miles at test
50
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a MANTIS 125 ZT 125-E
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
13 | 36.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
11 | 30.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 11.1 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 8.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 5.6 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 5.6 |
| steering |
|
1 | 2.8 |
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 MANTIS 125 ZT 125-E beats 2 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 MANTIS 125 ZT 125-E.