Suzuki Gsxr 125 X AL8 vs Honda CBR 125 R-4

The Suzuki Gsxr 125 X AL8 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR 125 R-4: 76.7% vs 65.1%, a 11.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki Gsxr 125 X AL8	Honda CBR 125 R-4
First-time pass rate	76.7%	65.1%
Outright fail rate	17.0%	25.4%
Median miles at test	9,636	12,971
MOT tests analysed	1,600	6,736
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 X AL8 76.7% pass · 1,600 tests HONDA CBR 125 R-4 65.1% pass · 6,736 tests

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