Honda Cbf 125 ma vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbf 125 ma
76%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbf 125 ma (76%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cbf 125 ma | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 6% | 3% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 21,183 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbf 125 ma
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Honda Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbf 125 ma (76%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbf 125 ma report Full Honda Unknown report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.