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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Herald Brat 125. Check any Brat 125 by registration number below.

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84.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.5%

vs Herald Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Herald Brat 125 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Herald Brat 125 has an average MOT pass rate of 84.0%, which is 3.5 percentage points below the Herald brand average of 87.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Brat 125 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Herald Brat 125, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Herald Brat 125 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 50 vehicles

84.0%Good
Herald average: 87.5%
Mileage at 5yr

5k mi

Other Herald Models

Compare MOT reliability across Herald models.

Herald Sk 125-25a Cafe

92.3% pass rate

Herald Street Classic

90.2% pass rate

Herald Legend 400 Classic

100.0% pass rate

Herald Sm 125-25b Scrambler

84.0% pass rate

Herald Maverick

83.9% pass rate

Herald Legend 400 Cafe

76.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Herald Brat 125

Herald Brat 125 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Herald Brat 125 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Herald Brat 125?
The average MOT pass rate for the Herald Brat 125 is 84.0% compared to the Herald average of 87.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Herald Brat 125?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Herald Brat 125 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.0%, the Herald Brat 125 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Herald Brat 125?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Herald Brat 125?
Typical mileage for the Herald Brat 125: 4,771 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Brat 125 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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