MOT failure · RFR #40098
Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm
Total
4,659
Models
142
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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- 01 Yamaha Gpd125 A Nmax 125 Abs 3.02%
- 02 Honda Nss 2.84%
- 03 Honda Nsc 110 Mpd K 2.52%
- 04 Honda WW 2.47%
- 05 Yamaha Yzf R125 2.45%
- 06 Yamaha Yzf R125 Abs 2.39%
- 07 Peugeot Speedfight 2.28%
- 08 Yamaha Gpd 2.21%
- 09 Honda WW 125 A M 2.15%
- 10 Yamaha MT 125 Abs 2.10%
- 11 Honda SH 125 AD L 2.08%
- 12 Yamaha Yzf 2.05%
- 13 Honda St1300 1.73%
- 14 Honda SH 1.63%
- 15 Honda Cbf 125 M B 1.61%
- 16 Yamaha XC 1.57%
- 17 Honda Nsc 1.54%
- 18 Peugeot Kisbee 1.48%
- 19 Piaggio Liberty 125 1.39%
- 20 Aprilia Rs125 1.38%
- 21 Honda Nt650v 1.29%
- 22 Honda Anc 1.25%
- 23 Honda Nsc 110 M 1.22%
- 24 Keeway Superlight 1.09%
- 25 Triumph Trophy 1.08%
- 26 Honda St1100 1.07%
- 27 Honda Cbf600 1.06%
- 28 Honda CB 650 RA K 1.00%
- 29 BMW R1150 0.94%
- 30 Ktm 125 0.91%
Top 30 by rate. 112 more models also logged this defect.
Typical UK garage cost
£80–£160
for front brake pad replacement. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Brake pad measurement gauge
Testers fail pads under 1.5mm. A wear gauge tells you if you've got two months left or two weeks.
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Frequently asked.
- Why does brake lining or pad worn below… fail an MOT?
- Brake lining or pad worn below 1. Most commonly flagged on the Yamaha Gpd125 A Nmax 125 Abs. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix brake lining or pad worn below…?
- Typical UK garage cost for front brake pad replacement is £80–£160. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix brake lining or pad worn below… myself?
- Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.
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