Brixton BX 125
Real ownership data from 183 UK BX 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BX 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 8.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.5% |
| Electrical | major | 3.5% |
| Other | major | 3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
BX 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64 | 5,018 mi | 804 | 63.83% |
| 2019 | 51 | 4,011 mi | 281 | 65.82% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3,497 mi | 1,161 | 54.84% |
| 2017 | 39 | 5,485 mi | 340 | 74.07% |
BX 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Brixton BX 125?
Across 183 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (8.9% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Brixton BX 125?
The median Brixton BX 125 in the UK has covered 4,751 miles, and typically rides about 635 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,181 and 6,389 miles.
Is the Brixton BX 125 reliable?
66.88% of Brixton BX 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.5 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 183 Brixton BX 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.