EASY RIDER JH125L
Pass rate over time
The JH125L's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.3 points since 2006, 64.0% to 56.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage JH125L passes first time 68.8% of the time; by 20k that's 40.0%.
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 JH125L
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
137 | 34.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
80 | 20.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
52 | 13.1 |
| brakes |
|
34 | 8.5 |
| drive system |
|
32 | 8 |
| body and structure |
|
19 | 4.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
13 | 3.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
13 | 3.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
10 | 2.5 |
| driving controls |
|
8 | 2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the JH125L 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 JH125L.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1997 (63.5% pass). Weakest: 1998 (52.5%).
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.