HONGDOU GY125

125cc Petrol Class 1

63.6%

first-time pass rate

25.5%

failed outright

2,095

median miles at test

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a GY125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	18	41.9
steering and suspension	12	27.9
drive system	5	11.6
tyres and wheels	2	4.7
brakes	2	4.7
reg plates and vin	2	4.7
driving controls	1	2.3
body and structure	1	2.3

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 GY125 beats 0 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 GY125.