BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
Model report · 2005–2025

SP MOTO SP

123cc Petrol Class 1
63.4%
first-time pass rate
25.9%
failed outright
3,788
median miles at test
112
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a SP

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lamps and reflectors
45 30.8
brakes
23 15.8
suspension
22 15.1
structure and attachments
17 11.6
lighting and signalling
7 4.8
tyres
7 4.8
steering and suspension
7 4.8
audible warning (Horn)
7 4.8
steering
6 4.1
wheels
5 3.4

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 SP 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 SP.