⚠️ Safety Warning: An MOT certificate only confirms the bike was roadworthy at the time of the test. It is not a guarantee of future reliability. Always perform your own weekly "BOLT" (Brakes, Oil, Lights, Tyres) checks to ensure your safety between annual inspections.
Yamaha YZF-R125 Pre-MOT Checklist
The MOT test is a mandatory annual inspection in the UK for bikes over three years old. Many failures on the YZF-R125 are caused by simple, preventable issues. Use this guide to check your bike before heading to the testing station.
1. Lights, Indicators & Horn
Function: Check the high/low beam, indicators (front and rear), and the horn.
Brake Light: Ensure the rear light illuminates when applying both the front lever and the rear pedal.
Condition: Lenses must be secure and free from major cracks.
2. Steering & Suspension
Headstock Bearings: Lift the front wheel and check for "notchiness" or play in the steering.
Forks: Check for oil leaks on the fork stanchions (a common R125 failure).
Rear Shock: Ensure the rear suspension is firm and shows no signs of fluid leakage.
3. Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
Tyre Tread: Must have at least 1mm of tread across the center 3/4 of the tyre (though 1.6mm is recommended).
Tyre Condition: Look for bulges, deep cuts, or exposed cords.
Brake Pads: Ensure there is visible friction material left.
Wheel Bearings: Grab the top and bottom of the wheel and shake; there should be no sideways movement.
4. The "Final Checks"
Drive Chain: Ensure it is correctly tensioned and lubricated. Excessive wear or a "kinked" chain can result in a fail.
Exhaust: Must be secure and not excessively noisy. If you have an aftermarket exhaust, ensure it has a removable baffle or a "road legal" stamp.
Registration Plate: Must be clean, legible, and the correct legal size (no small "show plates").
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Pass your MOT first time with this Yamaha YZF-R125 pre-test checklist. Covers lights, brakes, tyres, and common failure points with parts links.
Yamaha YZF R125 Pre mot check list
------------------i cant really tell you how to do a thorough mot check there is quite a
bit to it mostly common sense , but ill tell you what id do before an
mot , i rarely have a failure , ive always done below get the obvious
done , if the mot instructor get his pen out for something silly ,
you've had it .
in no particular order
check for general play , wear , damage and correct adjustment :
in no particular order
check for general play , wear , damage and correct adjustment :
check tyres for tread , inflation and obvious damage .
check chain lubrication and slackness .
check sprocket for wear
check cush drive for play (my mot tester has a thing for this )
check rear and front brake pads and measure discs and top up brake
fluids
and then check brake operation
check wheel bearings for play
check exhaust system over for leaks , holes etc
check forks over for damage . bending or pitting to chrome
check forks for correct operation
check fork seals for wear / leakage
check rear shock for leaks and any play
check all indicators and bulbs are working
check number plate for damage and reflector present
check free operation of steering
check steering head bearings for play
check speedo and clocks all work and illuminate
check all switch gear
no obvious leaks anywhere over the bike ?
runs and idles well
give it a thorough clean (id not like to mot a filthy bike)
make sure all cables etc are adjusted correctly
generally clean and tidy overall well maintained bikes pass more
easily
which is obvious but it surprises me the state of some bikes in mot
stations .
err that is all I can think of right now , if or when I think of more ill
update motorbikes are very easy to mot , if you can add more please
let me know
you can find a full genuine VOSA mot check list here
you can find a full genuine VOSA mot check list here
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