Suzuki GZ125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

20.7 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki GZ125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely23.4%

   32 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.9%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.4%

   17 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.7%

   16 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.9%

   15 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.9%

   15 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake9.5%

   13 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.8%

   12 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released6.6%

   9 occurrences

10. 10.A lamp missing or inoperative6.6%

    9 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.1%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working4.4%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki GZ125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.6%

   50 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.9%

   40 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.7%

   33 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.5%

   32 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.3%

   31 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.6%

   27 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.6%

   21 tests

8. 8.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced3.3%

   19 tests

What gets tested

The GZ125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,176

Test classes

class 1: 565 · class 2: 17

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki GZ125?

65.8% unadjusted, from 582 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki GZ125 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 23.4% of failed Suzuki GZ125 tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (13.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki GZ125 usually have at its MOT?

17,176 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.