Suzuki En 125 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,645 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 35.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Suzuki En 125 MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki En 125 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,645 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 8 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.2% and a failure rate of 35.8%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Suzuki En 125 earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Suzuki En 125 presents for MOT with approximately 14,763 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2011 models achieve the highest pass rate at 80.7%, while 2005 models have the lowest at 61.6%. This 19.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Suzuki En 125 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 25.7% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle drive system at 15.1%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 14.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Suzuki En 125. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 11 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Suzuki En 125 ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 11% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 10 (41.8% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 31.1% | 1,133 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Drive System | 17.2% | 628 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 16.4% | 599 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 15.7% | 574 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 8.6% | 312 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 8.2% | 298 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 6.9% | 251 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 2.7% | 97 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 2.6% | 96 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Suspension | 2.6% | 96 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Tyres | 2.1% | 78 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 1.9% | 71 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.4% | 51 |
| 14 | Non-component Advisories | 0.5% | 19 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.5% | 19 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 14,763 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 21.06 | 31.1% | 1,133 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 11.67 | 17.2% | 628 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 11.13 | 16.4% | 599 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 10.67 | 15.7% | 574 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 5.80 | 8.6% | 312 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 5.54 | 8.2% | 298 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 4.66 | 6.9% | 251 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 1.80 | 2.7% | 97 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 1.78 | 2.6% | 96 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.78 | 2.6% | 96 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 1.45 | 2.1% | 78 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 1.32 | 1.9% | 71 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.95 | 1.4% | 51 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.35 | 0.5% | 19 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.35 | 0.5% | 19 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Suzuki En 125 has 14,763 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Suzuki En 125 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 24.25% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Suzuki En 125 MOT Data
The Suzuki En 125 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,645 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 8 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.2% and a failure rate of 35.8%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Suzuki En 125 owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle drive system for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific En 125 is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 25.7% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 25.7% of MOT failures on the Suzuki En 125. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle drive system — 15.1% of failures
Motorcycle drive system issues account for 15.1% of MOT failures on the Suzuki En 125. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle brakes — 14.8% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 14.8% of MOT failures on the Suzuki En 125. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki En 125?
Based on 3,645 MOT tests in our database, the Suzuki En 125 has an overall pass rate of 64.2% (35.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki En 125?
The top 3 reasons a Suzuki En 125 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (25.7%), 2. Motorcycle drive system (15.1%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (14.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Suzuki En 125 reliable?
With a 35.8% MOT failure rate, the En 125 is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Suzuki En 125?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (25.7%); Motorcycle drive system (15.1%); Motorcycle brakes (14.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.