HYOSUNG GF 125
Pass rate over time
The GF 125's first-time pass rate has fallen 13.9 points since 2006, 60.6% to 46.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GF 125 passes first time 71.4% of the time; by 20k that's 54.9%.
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 GF 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
118 | 33.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
78 | 22.3 |
| brakes |
|
61 | 17.4 |
| drive system |
|
33 | 9.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
25 | 7.1 |
| body and structure |
|
12 | 3.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 2.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
8 | 2.3 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
3 | 0.9 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 0.9 |
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 GF 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 GF 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2002 (67.6% pass). Weakest: 2003 (60.0%).
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.