ROYAL ALLOY GT 125i
Pass rate over time
The GT 125i's first-time pass rate has risen 3.1 points since 2021, 82.5% to 85.6%.
What fails on a GT 125i
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
204 | 29.7 | 2.7× |
| brakes |
|
126 | 18.4 | 0.6× |
| steering |
|
125 | 18.2 | 8.1× |
| tyres |
|
81 | 11.8 | 3.2× |
| suspension |
|
74 | 10.8 | 2.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
39 | 5.7 | 1.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
22 | 3.2 | 2.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
12 | 1.7 | 2.0× |
| wheels |
|
3 | 0.4 | 1.5× |
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 GT 125i 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 GT 125i.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (87.5% pass). Weakest: 2018 (82.1%).
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.
ROYAL ALLOY GT 125i FAQ
Is the ROYAL ALLOY GT 125i reliable?
The ROYAL ALLOY GT 125i is more reliable than average for its class: 84.4% of its 3,325 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #2639 of 5426 models.
What does a GT 125i fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 30% of all defects recorded against failed GT 125i tests.
What is the best year of GT 125i to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2021-registered examples do best (87.5%) and 2018 worst (82.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.