Sherco 125 SE-R
Real ownership data from 77 UK 125 SE-R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 125 SE-R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 13.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.3% |
| Other | major | 10% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Electrical | major | 2.5% |
| Tyres | major | 1.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
125 SE-R 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 | 22 | 1,667 mi | 343 | 76.19% |
| 2020 | 19 | 2,366 mi | 590 | 76.92% |
| 2019 | 13 | 2,014 mi | 361 | 90.91% |
| 2018 | 11 | 1,944 mi | 119 | 66.67% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3,301 mi | 465 | 76.47% |
125 SE-R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sherco 125 SE-R?
Across 77 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (13.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (11.3% of all recorded faults), other (10% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sherco 125 SE-R?
The median Sherco 125 SE-R in the UK has covered 2,487 miles, and typically rides about 400 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,141 and 3,250 miles.
Is the Sherco 125 SE-R reliable?
77.34% of Sherco 125 SE-R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.52 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 77 Sherco 125 SE-R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.