SUZUKI EN 125 S
Pass rate over time
The EN 125 S's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.8 points since 2013, 74.4% to 67.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage EN 125 S passes first time 82.7% of the time; by 20k that's 51.1%.
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 EN 125 S
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
57 | 23.3 |
| brakes |
|
46 | 18.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
35 | 14.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
32 | 13.1 |
| drive system |
|
24 | 9.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
18 | 7.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 4.1 |
| body and structure |
|
9 | 3.7 |
| tyres |
|
8 | 3.3 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 2.4 |
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 EN 125 S 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 EN 125 S.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (79.3% pass). Weakest: 2006 (72.7%).
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.