Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda SH125I vs Yamaha YBR 125
The Honda SH125I passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha YBR 125: 77.4% vs 71.0%, a 6.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Honda SH125I | Yamaha YBR 125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 77.4% | 71.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Median miles at test | 12,963 | 10,652 |
| MOT tests analysed | 523 | 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.