SUZUKI UH 125 K8
Pass rate over time
The UH 125 K8's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.6 points since 2012, 85.4% to 78.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage UH 125 K8 passes first time 81.6% of the time; by 20k that's 60.7%.
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 UH 125 K8
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
51 | 38.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
17 | 13 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 10.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 10.7 |
| tyres |
|
13 | 9.9 |
| suspension |
|
9 | 6.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 4.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 3.1 |
| steering |
|
2 | 1.5 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 0.8 |
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 UH 125 K8 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 UH 125 K8.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (78.9% pass). Weakest: 2009 (74.8%).
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.