Scomadi TL 125
Real ownership data from 142 UK TL 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TL 125 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% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3% |
| Other | dangerous | 2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
TL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21 | 2,725 mi | 215 | 90.63% |
| 2018 | 82 | 3,167 mi | 337 | 83.38% |
| 2017 | 23 | 3,184 mi | 442 | 89.47% |
| 2015 | 10 | 6,707 mi | 362 | 88.89% |
TL 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Scomadi TL 125?
Across 142 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.7% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (5.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Scomadi TL 125?
The median Scomadi TL 125 in the UK has covered 3,268 miles, and typically rides about 335 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,747 and 5,761 miles.
Is the Scomadi TL 125 reliable?
85.45% of Scomadi TL 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 142 Scomadi TL 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.