Pass rate over time
The STAR 125 AUTO's first-time pass rate has risen 1.3 points since 2016, 86.2% to 87.5%.
What fails on a STAR 125 AUTO
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
30 | 34.1 |
| brakes |
|
22 | 25 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
22 | 25 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 4.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 3.4 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 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 STAR 125 AUTO beats 4 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 STAR 125 AUTO.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2013 (84.8% pass). Weakest: 2013 (84.8%).
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.