Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda CBR 125 RW-9 vs Yamaha YZF-R125
The Honda CBR 125 RW-9 passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha YZF-R125: 71.4% vs 68.0%, a 3.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Honda CBR 125 RW-9 | Yamaha YZF-R125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 71.4% | 68.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Median miles at test | 11,395 | 13,002 |
| MOT tests analysed | 2,122 | 63,719 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.