CAGIVA SUPER CITY-125
Pass rate over time
The SUPER CITY-125's first-time pass rate has risen 6.7 points since 2006, 48.9% to 55.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SUPER CITY-125 passes first time 54.1% of the time; by 30k that's 56.8%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a SUPER CITY-125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
266 | 39.5 | 6.1× |
| steering and suspension |
|
155 | 23 | 6.5× |
| brakes |
|
96 | 14.2 | 2.8× |
| drive system |
|
49 | 7.3 | 9.6× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
26 | 3.9 | 5.6× |
| body and structure |
|
25 | 3.7 | 6.9× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
22 | 3.3 | 2.1× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
13 | 1.9 | 0.6× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
13 | 1.9 | 4.4× |
| driving controls |
|
9 | 1.3 | 7.4× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the SUPER CITY-125 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
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 SUPER CITY-125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1994 (64.4% pass). Weakest: 2000 (50.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
CAGIVA SUPER CITY-125 FAQ
Is the CAGIVA SUPER CITY-125 reliable?
The CAGIVA SUPER CITY-125 is less reliable than average for its class: 54.7% of its 517 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5342 of 5426 models.
What does a SUPER CITY-125 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 39% of all defects recorded against failed SUPER CITY-125 tests.
What is the best year of SUPER CITY-125 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 1994-registered examples do best (64.4%) and 2000 worst (50.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a SUPER CITY-125 last?
The median SUPER CITY-125 shows 17,821 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 56.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.