Hanway SC 125 S
Real ownership data from 123 UK SC 125 S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SC 125 S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 14.3% |
| Brakes | major | 10.2% |
| Suspension | major | 8.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 6.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Frame and structure | major | 2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
SC 125 S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 29 | 3,091 mi | — | 60% |
| 2022 | 13 | 3,583 mi | 1,644 | 83.33% |
| 2021 | 39 | 4,031 mi | 1,030 | 60.42% |
SC 125 S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Hanway SC 125 S?
Across 123 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Hanway SC 125 S?
The median Hanway SC 125 S in the UK has covered 3,583 miles, and typically rides about 1,069 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,784 and 5,060 miles.
Is the Hanway SC 125 S reliable?
64.62% of Hanway SC 125 S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.58 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 123 Hanway SC 125 S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.