Model report · 2005–2025
BAJAJ SCOOTER
125cc
Petrol
Class 1
75.5%
first-time pass rate
18.9%
failed outright
1,946
median miles at test
53
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a SCOOTER
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
9 | 28.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 18.8 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 15.6 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 9.4 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 6.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 6.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 6.2 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.1 |
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 SCOOTER beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
HONDA
Vision 110
78.2% pass · 50.6k tests
YAMAHA
NMAX 125
82.2% pass · 33.8k 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 SCOOTER.