Yamaha XSR 125 (MTM125) vs Honda CB125F

The Yamaha XSR 125 (MTM125) passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB125F — 85.9% vs 81.2%, a 4.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Yamaha XSR 125 (MTM125)	Honda CB125F
First-time pass rate	85.9%	81.2%
Outright fail rate	6.8%	11.1%
Median miles at test	5,018	8,847
MOT tests analysed	1,095	30,606
Most common failure	lamps and reflectors	structure and attachments

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 XSR 125 (MTM125) 85.9% pass · 1,095 tests HONDA CB125F 81.2% pass · 30.6k tests

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