GENERIC WORX 125
Pass rate over time
The WORX 125's first-time pass rate has risen 13.1 points since 2015, 58.3% to 71.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage WORX 125 passes first time 74.2% of the time; by 20k that's 65.7%.
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 WORX 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
48 | 17.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
45 | 16.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
40 | 14.9 |
| drive system |
|
28 | 10.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
27 | 10 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
27 | 10 |
| suspension |
|
18 | 6.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
17 | 6.3 |
| tyres |
|
10 | 3.7 |
| steering |
|
9 | 3.3 |
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 WORX 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 WORX 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2013 (72.7% pass). Weakest: 2012 (64.9%).
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.