Suzuki Gz125hs MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 352 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 32.7%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Suzuki Gz125hs MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki Gz125hs is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 352 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.3% and a failure rate of 32.7%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Suzuki Gz125hs earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Suzuki Gz125hs presents for MOT with approximately 16,042 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2005 models achieve the highest pass rate at 76.5%, while 2010 models have the lowest at 57.1%. This 19.4 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Suzuki Gz125hs is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 22.2% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lighting and signalling at 19.9%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 12.2%. 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
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 Brakes | 22.7% | 80 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 20.2% | 71 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Drive System | 13.9% | 49 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 12.2% | 43 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 11.6% | 41 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 8.5% | 30 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 7.7% | 27 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Suspension | 4.5% | 16 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Tyres | 3.7% | 13 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Steering | 2.3% | 8 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 1.4% | 5 |
| 12 | Items Not Tested | 1.1% | 4 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 1.1% | 4 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.6% | 2 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 16,042 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 brakes | 14.17 | 22.7% | 80 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 12.57 | 20.2% | 71 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 8.68 | 13.9% | 49 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 7.61 | 12.2% | 43 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 7.26 | 11.6% | 41 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 5.31 | 8.5% | 30 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 4.78 | 7.7% | 27 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 2.83 | 4.5% | 16 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 2.30 | 3.7% | 13 |
| Motorcycle steering | 1.42 | 2.3% | 8 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.89 | 1.4% | 5 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.71 | 1.1% | 4 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.71 | 1.1% | 4 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.35 | 0.6% | 2 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.18 | 0.3% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Suzuki Gz125hs has 16,042 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 Gz125hs has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 20.38% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Suzuki Gz125hs MOT Data
The Suzuki Gz125hs is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 352 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.3% and a failure rate of 32.7%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Suzuki Gz125hs owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 Gz125hs is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 22.2% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 22.2% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gz125hs. 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).
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 19.9% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 19.9% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gz125hs. 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 lamps and reflectors — 12.2% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 12.2% of MOT failures on the Suzuki Gz125hs. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Gz125hs?
Based on 352 MOT tests in our database, the Suzuki Gz125hs has an overall pass rate of 67.3% (32.7% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Gz125hs?
The top 3 reasons a Suzuki Gz125hs fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (22.2%), 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (19.9%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (12.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Suzuki Gz125hs reliable?
With a 32.7% MOT failure rate, the Gz125hs is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Suzuki Gz125hs?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (22.2%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (19.9%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (12.2%). 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.