ITALJET FORMULA 125

124cc Petrol Class 1

79.6%

first-time pass rate

13.8%

failed outright

5,492

median miles at test

196

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2007

The FORMULA 125's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.6 points since 2006, 81.3% to 73.7%.

What fails on a FORMULA 125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	25	34.7
brakes	17	23.6
steering and suspension	16	22.2
tyres and wheels	7	9.7
fuel and exhaust	4	5.6
steering	1	1.4
body and structure	1	1.4
audible warning (Horn)	1	1.4

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 FORMULA 125 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 FORMULA 125.