Model report · 2005–2025
BRANSON BM 125
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
56.2%
first-time pass rate
33.3%
failed outright
6,237
median miles at test
105
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a BM 125
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
30 | 26.8 |
| brakes |
|
18 | 16.1 |
| drive system |
|
15 | 13.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 10.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
10 | 8.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
10 | 8.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
10 | 8.9 |
| steering |
|
4 | 3.6 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 1.8 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 0.9 |
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 BM 125 beats 0 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 BM 125.