Model report · 2005–2025
MONDIAL SMX 125 M
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
63.9%
first-time pass rate
25.0%
failed outright
6,323
median miles at test
72
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a SMX 125 M
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
33 | 46.5 |
| brakes |
|
12 | 16.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
10 | 14.1 |
| suspension |
|
7 | 9.9 |
| steering |
|
4 | 5.6 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 4.2 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the SMX 125 M 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 SMX 125 M.