SUZUKI GZ 125 K7
Pass rate over time
The GZ 125 K7's first-time pass rate has risen 1.4 points since 2011, 74.3% to 75.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GZ 125 K7 passes first time 72.2% of the time; by 20k that's 59.7%.
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 GZ 125 K7
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
82 | 29.5 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
56 | 20.1 |
| drive system |
|
36 | 12.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
34 | 12.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
24 | 8.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
18 | 6.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
12 | 4.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 2.2 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 1.8 |
| tyres |
|
5 | 1.8 |
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 GZ 125 K7 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 GZ 125 K7.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (67.2% pass). Weakest: 2008 (65.4%).
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.