Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Honda SH 125 A vs Yamaha YBR 125
The Honda SH 125 A passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha YBR 125 — 80.9% vs 71.0%, a 9.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Honda SH 125 A | Yamaha YBR 125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 80.9% | 71.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Median miles at test | 16,135 | 10,652 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,140 | 124,897 |
| 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.