KYMCO DOWNTOWN 125
Pass rate over time
The DOWNTOWN 125's first-time pass rate has risen 2.1 points since 2016, 75.0% to 77.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage DOWNTOWN 125 passes first time 76.8% of the time; by 20k that's 63.0%.
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 DOWNTOWN 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
43 | 43.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
13 | 13.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 10.1 |
| tyres |
|
9 | 9.1 |
| suspension |
|
7 | 7.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 6.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 5.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1 |
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 DOWNTOWN 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 DOWNTOWN 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (73.3% pass). Weakest: 2013 (68.9%).
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.