Suzuki DR 125 SM L0 vs Yamaha YBR 125

The Yamaha YBR 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki DR 125 SM L0: 71.0% vs 67.9%, a 3.1-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Suzuki DR 125 SM L0	Yamaha YBR 125
First-time pass rate	67.9%	71.0%
Outright fail rate	20.6%	17.1%
Median miles at test	11,399	10,652
MOT tests analysed	501	124,897
Most common failure	brakes	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.

SUZUKI DR 125 SM L0 67.9% pass · 501 tests YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.