SUKIDA SK 125 T-18
Pass rate over time
The SK 125 T-18's first-time pass rate has risen 19.7 points since 2009, 46.2% to 65.9%.
What fails on a SK 125 T-18
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
197 | 38.9 | 5.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
127 | 25.1 | 5.4× |
| brakes |
|
84 | 16.6 | 2.9× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
54 | 10.7 | 3.8× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
16 | 3.2 | 3.7× |
| driving controls |
|
9 | 1.8 | 7.2× |
| body and structure |
|
9 | 1.8 | 3.1× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 1 | 1.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 0.6 | 0.4× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 0.4 | 4.1× |
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 SK 125 T-18 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 SK 125 T-18.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (58.6% pass). Weakest: 2007 (54.2%).
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.
SUKIDA SK 125 T-18 FAQ
Is the SUKIDA SK 125 T-18 reliable?
The SUKIDA SK 125 T-18 is less reliable than average for its class: 56.3% of its 531 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5313 of 5426 models.
What does a SK 125 T-18 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 39% of all defects recorded against failed SK 125 T-18 tests.