Suzuki GSX-R125
Real ownership data from 2,690 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | dangerous | 17.8% |
| Tyres | major | 12% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 7.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 6.6% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Fuel system | major | 5% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Electrical | major | 4.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
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 | 194 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 101 | 4,660 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 326 | 5,676 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 364 | 6,596 mi | 2,757 | 82.93% |
| 2022 | 241 | 6,918 mi | 2,644 | 82.03% |
| 2021 | 71 | 9,666 mi | 1,433 | 73.28% |
| 2020 | 389 | 10,909 mi | 2,262 | 76.32% |
| 2019 | 367 | 11,654 mi | 2,359 | 76.89% |
| 2018 | 481 | 13,308 mi | 2,015 | 75.63% |
| 2017 | 155 | 13,106 mi | 2,160 | 79.6% |
GSX-R125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki GSX-R125?
Across 2,690 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (17.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (12% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki GSX-R125?
The median Suzuki GSX-R125 in the UK has covered 10,908 miles, and typically rides about 2,184 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,620 and 17,852 miles.
Is the Suzuki GSX-R125 reliable?
77.04% of Suzuki GSX-R125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,690 Suzuki GSX-R125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.