BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
Model report · 2005–2025

SUZUKI FL125S

125cc Petrol Class 1
92.4%
first-time pass rate
4.5%
failed outright
5,447
median miles at test
66
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a FL125S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
brakes
2 28.6
lighting and signalling
2 28.6
steering and suspension
2 28.6
tyres and wheels
1 14.3

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 FL125S beats 4 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 FL125S.