Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125-C) vs Honda CG125

The Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125-C) passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CG125: 82.4% vs 72.2%, a 10.2-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Yamaha Delight 125 (lts 125-C)	Honda CG125
First-time pass rate	82.4%	72.2%
Outright fail rate	11.5%	16.8%
Median miles at test	8,599	17,460
MOT tests analysed	3,289	89,345
Most common failure	brakes	lighting and signalling

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.

YAMAHA DELIGHT 125 (LTS 125-C) 82.4% pass · 3,289 tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.