Husqvarna SM125S
Real ownership data from 186 UK SM125S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SM125S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.1% |
| Brakes | major | 8.3% |
| Other | major | 8.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 7.9% |
| Suspension | major | 4.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SM125S 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 3,548 mi | 266 | 56.52% |
| 2010 | 7 | 6,311 mi | 1,719 | 73.33% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6,653 mi | 437 | 76% |
| 2008 | 21 | 10,714 mi | 528 | 59.55% |
| 2007 | 22 | 7,741 mi | 1,771 | 59.04% |
| 2006 | 21 | 11,194 mi | 1,410 | 70% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13,061 mi | 1,341 | 52.94% |
| 2004 | 33 | 12,237 mi | 1,286 | 72.97% |
| 2003 | 21 | 14,470 mi | 3,655 | 68.48% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9,766 mi | 1,940 | 52.63% |
SM125S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna SM125S?
Across 186 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), other (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna SM125S?
The median Husqvarna SM125S in the UK has covered 10,216 miles, and typically rides about 1,108 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,289 and 16,074 miles.
Is the Husqvarna SM125S reliable?
64.08% of Husqvarna SM125S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.35 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 186 Husqvarna SM125S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.