Suzuki Gsxs 125 X AL8 vs Honda CB125F

The Suzuki Gsxs 125 X AL8 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB125F — 81.5% vs 81.2%, a 0.3-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki Gsxs 125 X AL8	Honda CB125F
First-time pass rate	81.5%	81.2%
Outright fail rate	12.7%	11.1%
Median miles at test	7,986	8,847
MOT tests analysed	1,058	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.

SUZUKI GSXS 125 X AL8 81.5% pass · 1,058 tests HONDA CB125F 81.2% pass · 30.6k tests

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