Suzuki Gsxr 125 AL8 vs Honda CBR125R

The Suzuki Gsxr 125 AL8 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR125R: 78.1% vs 66.8%, a 11.3-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki Gsxr 125 AL8	Honda CBR125R
First-time pass rate	78.1%	66.8%
Outright fail rate	15.3%	24.1%
Median miles at test	9,242	12,502
MOT tests analysed	1,152	26,473
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 GSXR 125 AL8 78.1% pass · 1,152 tests HONDA CBR125R 66.8% pass · 26.5k tests

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