Suzuki Uh 125 Al8 (2018)
2018 Suzuki Uh 125 Al8
CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2018 Suzuki Uh 125 Al8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Suzuki UH 125 AL8 passes its MOT first time in 72.6% of cases, notably below the UK average of 80%, which signals a reliability concern worth investigating before purchase. More worryingly, 27.7% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold where buyer caution is warranted.
With a median mileage of 14,202 miles for a six-year-old bike, these machines are running relatively low, yet they're averaging 0.65 failures and 2.2 advisories per test—suggesting wear issues aren't simply down to hard use. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and brake systems, where the advisory data typically clusters on this model.
What to check before buying a 2018 Suzuki Uh 125 Al8
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 111 | 72.3% | 0.66 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Suzuki Uh 125 Al8 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Suzuki Uh 125 Al8 vehicles fall between 7,998 and 21,575 miles.
2018 Suzuki Uh 125 Al8 — Still on the Road
63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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