Model report · 2005–2025
SUZUKI BURGMAN 125
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
69.2%
first-time pass rate
24.6%
failed outright
14,233
median miles at test
65
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a BURGMAN 125
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
19 | 51.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 13.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 8.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 8.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 8.1 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 5.4 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 5.4 |
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 BURGMAN 125 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
HONDA
Vision 110
78.2% pass · 50.6k tests
YAMAHA
NMAX 125
82.2% pass · 33.8k 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 BURGMAN 125.