SUZUKI GSXS 125 X AL8

124cc Petrol Class 1

#3270 of 5426 overall #437 of 680 SUZUKIs #153 of 205 naked bikes

81.5%

first-time pass rate

12.7%

failed outright

7,986

median miles at test

1,058

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2021–2025

The GSXS 125 X AL8's first-time pass rate has fallen 12.6 points since 2021, 87.2% to 74.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GSXS 125 X AL8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage GSXS 125 X AL8 passes first time 87.5% of the time; by 20k that's 74.5%.

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 GSXS 125 X AL8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	88	29.6	1.5×
structure and attachments	69	23.2	7.3×
lamps and reflectors	49	16.5	2.3×
tyres	41	13.8	4.8×
steering	32	10.8	6.1×
suspension	9	3	1.2×
Identification of the vehicle	8	2.7	3.3×
wheels	1	0.3	1.6×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GSXS 125 X AL8 beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CB125F).

HONDA CB125F 81.2% pass · 30.6k 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 GSXS 125 X AL8.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2017 (89.2% pass). Weakest: 2018 (77.9%).

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.

SUZUKI GSXS 125 X AL8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the SUZUKI GSXS 125 X AL8 reliable?

The SUZUKI GSXS 125 X AL8 is more reliable than average for its class: 81.5% of its 1,058 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3270 of 5426 models.

What does a GSXS 125 X AL8 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 30% of all defects recorded against failed GSXS 125 X AL8 tests.

What is the best year of GSXS 125 X AL8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (89.2%) and 2018 worst (77.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GSXS 125 X AL8 last?

The median GSXS 125 X AL8 shows 7,986 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 74.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.