Suzuki RM 125 vs Honda CG125

The Honda CG125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki RM 125: 72.2% vs 68.6%, a 3.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki RM 125	Honda CG125
First-time pass rate	68.6%	72.2%
Outright fail rate	25.8%	16.8%
Engine size	125cc	124cc
Rank among all models	#4820 of 5428	#4568 of 5428
Median miles at test	677	17,460
MOT tests analysed	299	89,345
Most common failure	steering and suspension	lighting and signalling

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 RM 125 68.6% pass · 299 tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests

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