Model report · 2005–2025
AJS DD 125 E-9
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
74.8%
first-time pass rate
15.9%
failed outright
3,201
median miles at test
107
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a DD 125 E-9
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
17 | 37.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 15.6 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 13.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 11.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 8.9 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 6.7 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 4.4 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 2.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the DD 125 E-9 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k tests
GILERA
RUNNER
70.8% pass · 69.9k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DD 125 E-9.