Suzuki Gsxr 125 Al8
MotorcycleFrom 318 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 12 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 8 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 6 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 5 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.3% of failures are serious: 43.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 75.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2018 | 74.4% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gsxr 125 Al8s tested had between 6,329 and 17,419 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,218 median miles, the Gsxr 125 Al8 has 0.185 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Gsxr 125 Al8 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Gsxr 125 Al8 has a 77.4% MOT pass rate based on 318 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Gsxr 125 Al8?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Gsxr 125 Al8 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Gsxr 125 Al8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Gsxr 125 Al8 is 12,218 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,329 and 17,419 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.