SUZUKI EN125-2
Pass rate over time
The EN125-2's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2010 (68.2% → 67.7%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage EN125-2 passes first time 75.1% of the time; by 20k that's 50.8%.
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 EN125-2
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
96 | 33.7 |
| brakes |
|
41 | 14.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
40 | 14 |
| drive system |
|
40 | 14 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
20 | 7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
17 | 6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
9 | 3.2 |
| body and structure |
|
8 | 2.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
8 | 2.8 |
| steering |
|
6 | 2.1 |
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 EN125-2 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 EN125-2.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (68.9% pass). Weakest: 2006 (60.6%).
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.