MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #40098

Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm

Total

5,212

Models

279

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.

  1. 01 Yamaha NS 6.69%
  2. 02 Yamaha Yq50 5.20%
  3. 03 Yamaha X Max 125 Abs 5.03%
  4. 04 Sinnis ZS 125 86 Terrain 4.80%
  5. 05 Yamaha Gpd 4.69%
  6. 06 Honda SH 125 AD K 4.63%
  7. 07 Yamaha Gpd125 A Nmax 125 Abs 4.50%
  8. 08 Lexmoto Zsx 4.14%
  9. 09 Yamaha MT 125 Abs 3.88%
  10. 10 Peugeot Tweet 3.67%
  11. 11 Honda Cbf125 3.66%
  12. 12 Lexmoto Titan 125 ZN 125 T 8F 3.39%
  13. 13 Yamaha YP 3.31%
  14. 14 Honda Nt700v 3.14%
  15. 15 Honda SH 125 AD L 3.13%
  16. 16 Yamaha Yzf R125 Abs 3.11%
  17. 17 Honda Nss 2.84%
  18. 18 Yamaha Yzf 2.78%
  19. 19 Honda WW 2.71%
  20. 20 Peugeot Speedfight 2.64%
  21. 21 Sym Jet 2.56%
  22. 22 Piaggio Medley 2.53%
  23. 23 Honda Cbf 125 M 9 2.52%
  24. 24 Honda SH 2.38%
  25. 25 Honda WW 125 Ex2 A 2.37%
  26. 26 Honda Fjs600 2.28%
  27. 27 Yamaha Nxc125 2.27%
  28. 28 Yamaha Yzf R125 2.24%
  29. 29 Honda Nsc 110 WH B 2.23%
  30. 30 Qingqi QM 2.19%

Top 30 by rate. 249 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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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 NS. The DVSA's 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.