SUZUKI GSX125
Pass rate over time
The GSX125's first-time pass rate has risen 6.6 points since 2012, 66.7% to 73.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GSX125 passes first time 73.7% of the time; by 20k that's 62.5%.
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 GSX125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
54 | 24.3 |
| brakes |
|
41 | 18.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
30 | 13.5 |
| drive system |
|
27 | 12.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
25 | 11.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
18 | 8.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 4.1 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 2.7 |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 2.7 |
| steering |
|
6 | 2.7 |
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 GSX125 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 GSX125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (71.1% pass). Weakest: 2008 (69.6%).
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.