Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki Gsxs 125 AL8 vs Honda CB125F
The Suzuki Gsxs 125 AL8 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB125F: 81.8% vs 81.2%, a 0.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Suzuki Gsxs 125 AL8 | Honda CB125F |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 81.8% | 81.2% |
| Outright fail rate | 13.1% | 11.1% |
| Median miles at test | 8,119 | 8,847 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,722 | 30,606 |
| Most common failure | brakes | structure and attachments |
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.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.