SUZUKI GT125

124cc Petrol Class 1

80.3%

first-time pass rate

11.2%

failed outright

16,669

median miles at test

188

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the GT125's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage GT125 passes first time 85.5% of the time; by 20k that's 80.0%.

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 GT125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
steering and suspension	17	29.3
brakes	12	20.7
lighting and signalling	12	20.7
tyres and wheels	8	13.8
drive system	4	6.9
body and structure	3	5.2
fuel and exhaust	1	1.7
Items Not Tested	1	1.7

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 GT125 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k 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 GT125.