MONDIAL HPS 125 S E4
Pass rate over time
The HPS 125 S E4's first-time pass rate has fallen 28.2 points since 2020, 92.2% to 64.0%.
What fails on a HPS 125 S E4
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
208 | 36.5 | 8.6× |
| brakes |
|
187 | 32.8 | 2.8× |
| structure and attachments |
|
58 | 10.2 | 6.5× |
| suspension |
|
46 | 8.1 | 5.2× |
| steering |
|
30 | 5.3 | 5.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
18 | 3.2 | 7.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
14 | 2.5 | 7.9× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 1.6 | 1.2× |
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
On first-time pass rate the HPS 125 S E4 beats 0 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 HPS 125 S E4.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (74.8% pass). Weakest: 2020 (64.0%).
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.
MONDIAL HPS 125 S E4 FAQ
Is the MONDIAL HPS 125 S E4 reliable?
The MONDIAL HPS 125 S E4 is less reliable than average for its class: 68.7% of its 969 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4810 of 5426 models.
What does a HPS 125 S E4 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 36% of all defects recorded against failed HPS 125 S E4 tests.
What is the best year of HPS 125 S E4 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (74.8%) and 2020 worst (64.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.