Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Scomadi TL 125 vs Honda PCX 125
The Scomadi TL 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda PCX 125: 85.7% vs 81.1%, a 4.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Scomadi TL 125 | Honda PCX 125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 85.7% | 81.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #2308 of 5428 | #3358 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 2,846 | 16,405 |
| MOT tests analysed | 463 | 88,608 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Scomadi TL 125 | Honda PCX 125 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.9% | 80.3% |
| 2022 | 86.4% | 80.3% |
| 2023 | 86.1% | 80.2% |
| 2024 | 91.7% | 80.9% |
| 2025 | 78.1% | 81.6% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.