Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Yamaha YZF-R125 vs Honda CBR125R
The Yamaha YZF-R125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR125R — 68.0% vs 66.8%, a 1.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Yamaha YZF-R125 | Honda CBR125R |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 68.0% | 66.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 21.6% | 24.1% |
| Median miles at test | 13,002 | 12,502 |
| MOT tests analysed | 63,719 | 26,473 |
| 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.