Herald SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER
Real ownership data from 102 UK SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 13.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 11.9% |
| Controls and cables | major | 6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 5,831 mi | 758 | 60.38% |
| 2020 | 21 | 5,984 mi | 1,170 | 72.22% |
| 2019 | 21 | 4,356 mi | 448 | 68% |
SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Herald SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER?
Across 102 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (13.4% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (11.9% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Herald SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER?
The median Herald SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER in the UK has covered 5,415 miles, and typically rides about 636 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,122 and 9,820 miles.
Is the Herald SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER reliable?
64.58% of Herald SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.28 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 102 Herald SM 125-25B SCRAMBLER motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.