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Model report · 2005–2025

HUSQVARNA WRE125

125cc Petrol Class 1
#5044 of 5428 overall #41 of 43 HUSQVARNAs #534 of 734 commuter bikes
64.3%
first-time pass rate
21.6%
failed outright
7,309
median miles at test
621
MOT tests, 2005–2025
-11.4pp
vs expected · age & mileage

The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.

“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2007–2017

The WRE125's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.5 points since 2007, 64.5% to 60.0%.

52%62%72%2007: 64.5% pass (31 tests)2008: 56.4% pass (39 tests)2009: 63.4% pass (41 tests)2010: 55.6% pass (36 tests)2011: 63.8% pass (47 tests)2012: 59.5% pass (42 tests)2013: 60.0% pass (40 tests)2014: 68.4% pass (38 tests)2015: 65.9% pass (44 tests)2016: 62.2% pass (37 tests)2017: 60.0% pass (35 tests)20072017

Pass rate by mileage

how the WRE125's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage WRE125 passes first time 65.7% of the time; by 20k that's 61.5%.

54%61%68%0k: 65.7% pass (350 tests)10k: 56.1% pass (157 tests)20k: 61.5% pass (39 tests)0k10k20k

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 WRE125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
lighting and signalling
231 44.2 3.3×
brakes
60 11.5 1.7×
lamps and reflectors
53 10.1 2.2×
steering and suspension
49 9.4 2.0×
drive system
35 6.7 6.0×
tyres and wheels
32 6.1 2.3×
structure and attachments
18 3.4 2.4×
body and structure
16 3.1 4.0×
suspension
15 2.9 2.0×
reg plates and vin
14 2.7 3.7×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the WRE125 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests Compare head-to-head →
GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k tests Compare head-to-head →

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 WRE125.

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HUSQVARNA TE250 74.9% pass · 1,442 tests
HUSQVARNA TE610E 75.2% pass · 1,180 tests
HUSQVARNA TE450 74.0% pass · 1,136 tests

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Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2004 (67.8% pass). Weakest: 2007 (54.9%).

52%61%70%2003: 60.3% pass (68 tests)2004: 67.8% pass (115 tests)2005: 59.7% pass (72 tests)2007: 54.9% pass (51 tests)200320052007

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.

HUSQVARNA WRE125 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HUSQVARNA WRE125 reliable?

The HUSQVARNA WRE125 is less reliable than average for its class: 64.3% of its 621 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5044 of 5428 models.

What does a WRE125 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 44% of all defects recorded against failed WRE125 tests.

What is the best year of WRE125 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2004-registered examples do best (67.8%) and 2007 worst (54.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a WRE125 last?

The median WRE125 shows 7,309 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 61.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.

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