Model report · 2005–2025
77.4%
first-time pass rate
11.1%
failed outright
15,226
median miles at test
234
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the PX125E's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage PX125E passes first time 78.3% of the time; by 20k that's 79.6%.
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 PX125E
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
24 | 35.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 16.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 10.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 10.3 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 8.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 8.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 4.4 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 2.9 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.5 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.5 |
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 PX125E beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
HONDA
Vision 110
78.2% pass · 50.6k tests
YAMAHA
NMAX 125
82.2% pass · 33.8k 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 PX125E.