KSR Moto TW

125cc Petrol Class 1

#5347 of 5426 overall #3 of 3 KSR Motos #699 of 734 commuter bikes

54.3%

first-time pass rate

33.1%

failed outright

8,068

median miles at test

864

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2018–2025

The TW's first-time pass rate has risen 13.8 points since 2018, 43.1% to 56.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage TW passes first time 55.2% of the time; by 20k that's 40.9%.

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 TW

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	340	32.4	14.5×
brakes	221	21.1	3.8×
structure and attachments	193	18.4	22.0×
suspension	114	10.9	14.6×
tyres	86	8.2	11.5×
steering	54	5.1	13.1×
Identification of the vehicle	23	2.2	11.0×
wheels	7	0.7	13.5×
audible warning (Horn)	7	0.7	4.4×
lighting and signalling	4	0.4	0.1×

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 TW 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 TW.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2017 (63.8% pass). Weakest: 2016 (49.7%).

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.

KSR Moto TW FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KSR Moto TW reliable?

The KSR Moto TW is less reliable than average for its class: 54.3% of its 864 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5347 of 5426 models.

What does a TW fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 32% of all defects recorded against failed TW tests.

What is the best year of TW to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (63.8%) and 2016 worst (49.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a TW last?

The median TW shows 8,068 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 40.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.