Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki RM 125 vs Honda CBF125
The Honda CBF125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki RM 125: 73.3% vs 68.6%, a 4.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Suzuki RM 125 | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 68.6% | 73.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 25.8% | 16.5% |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #4820 of 5428 | #4471 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 677 | 10,974 |
| MOT tests analysed | 299 | 84,425 |
| Most common failure | steering and suspension | 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.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.