Pass rate over time
The CK 125's first-time pass rate has risen 3.0 points since 2008, 55.8% to 58.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CK 125 passes first time 71.4% of the time; by 20k that's 50.8%.
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 CK 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
81 | 30.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
44 | 16.7 |
| brakes |
|
44 | 16.7 |
| drive system |
|
37 | 14 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
33 | 12.5 |
| body and structure |
|
9 | 3.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
7 | 2.7 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 1.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 1.1 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 0.8 |
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 CK 125 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
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 CK 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (70.9% pass). Weakest: 2004 (54.3%).
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.