Rieju SMX125
Real ownership data from 159 UK SMX125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SMX125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.4% |
| Other | fail | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SMX125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 8,283 mi | 50 | 81.25% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2,558 mi | 844 | 72.73% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11,058 mi | 2,451 | 55.56% |
| 2005 | 22 | 10,284 mi | 2,124 | 49.28% |
| 2004 | 47 | 6,441 mi | 722 | 56.41% |
| 2003 | 36 | 10,126 mi | 2,399 | 68.42% |
| 2002 | 20 | 8,122 mi | 1,784 | 65% |
SMX125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju SMX125?
Across 159 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju SMX125?
The median Rieju SMX125 in the UK has covered 8,420 miles, and typically rides about 1,684 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,112 and 15,266 miles.
Is the Rieju SMX125 reliable?
61.63% of Rieju SMX125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.07 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 159 Rieju SMX125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.