KAWASAKI SC 125 CJF ABS
Pass rate over time
The SC 125 CJF ABS's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.6 points since 2021, 79.7% to 76.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SC 125 CJF ABS passes first time 80.6% of the time; by 20k that's 71.4%.
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 SC 125 CJF ABS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
74 | 38.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
32 | 16.6 |
| tyres |
|
28 | 14.5 |
| steering |
|
22 | 11.4 |
| suspension |
|
17 | 8.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
17 | 8.8 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 0.5 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 0.5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 0.5 |
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 SC 125 CJF ABS beats 4 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 SC 125 CJF ABS.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (78.6% pass). Weakest: 2018 (75.4%).
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.