Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA XL125S
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
74.1%
first-time pass rate
13.4%
failed outright
11,742
median miles at test
112
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a XL125S
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
23 | 37.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 18 |
| brakes |
|
9 | 14.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 11.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 8.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 3.3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.6 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.6 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 1.6 |
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 XL125S beats 4 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 XL125S.