Suzuki Ux 125 K8 vs Honda CG125

The Suzuki Ux 125 K8 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CG125: 82.6% vs 72.2%, a 10.4-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Suzuki Ux 125 K8	Honda CG125
First-time pass rate	82.6%	72.2%
Outright fail rate	12.8%	16.8%
Median miles at test	9,875	17,460
MOT tests analysed	822	89,345
Most common failure	brakes	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 UX 125 K8 82.6% pass · 822 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.