Suzuki GSX-R125
Real ownership data from 2,731 UK GSX-R125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GSX-R125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Electrical | prs | 5.4% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 5.4% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Brakes | minor | 3.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
GSX-R125 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 233 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 101 | 4,660 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 326 | 5,676 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 364 | 6,661 mi | 2,500 | 83.12% |
| 2022 | 243 | 6,919 mi | 2,644 | 82.37% |
| 2021 | 71 | 9,963 mi | 1,414 | 74.07% |
| 2020 | 389 | 10,944 mi | 2,265 | 75.99% |
| 2019 | 367 | 11,967 mi | 2,339 | 76.66% |
| 2018 | 481 | 13,499 mi | 1,962 | 75.46% |
| 2017 | 155 | 13,106 mi | 2,160 | 79.24% |
GSX-R125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R125?
Across 2,731 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (6.5% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (6.5% of all recorded faults), electrical (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R125?
The median Suzuki GSX-R125 in the UK has covered 10,983 miles, and typically rides about 2,186 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,639 and 17,852 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R125 reliable?
76.93% of Suzuki GSX-R125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,731 Suzuki GSX-R125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.