SUPERBYKE RSR 125
Pass rate over time
The RSR 125's first-time pass rate has risen 6.3 points since 2012, 46.2% to 52.5%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage RSR 125 passes first time 61.8% of the time; by 20k that's 42.9%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a RSR 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
68 | 22.9 |
| brakes |
|
63 | 21.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
55 | 18.5 |
| drive system |
|
32 | 10.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
22 | 7.4 |
| body and structure |
|
17 | 5.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 5.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 3.7 |
| structure and attachments |
|
8 | 2.7 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the RSR 125 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 RSR 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (56.3% pass). Weakest: 2010 (38.0%).
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.