GILERA SC 125
Pass rate over time
The SC 125's first-time pass rate has risen 11.0 points since 2010, 49.0% to 60.0%.
What fails on a SC 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
273 | 28.5 | 3.9× |
| brakes |
|
182 | 19 | 2.8× |
| steering and suspension |
|
174 | 18.1 | 4.0× |
| drive system |
|
94 | 9.8 | 9.6× |
| body and structure |
|
63 | 6.6 | 8.6× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
60 | 6.3 | 2.6× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
40 | 4.2 | 1.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
37 | 3.9 | 2.9× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
25 | 2.6 | 2.9× |
| suspension |
|
11 | 1.1 | 1.4× |
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 SC 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 SC 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (70.1% pass). Weakest: 2007 (50.7%).
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.
GILERA SC 125 FAQ
Is the GILERA SC 125 reliable?
The GILERA SC 125 is less reliable than average for its class: 59.6% of its 995 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5226 of 5426 models.
What does a SC 125 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 28% of all defects recorded against failed SC 125 tests.
What is the best year of SC 125 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (70.1%) and 2007 worst (50.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.