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Honda Cbz125 vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Honda Cbz125
94%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbz125 (94%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Cbz125 Honda Jazz
MOT pass rate 94% ✓ 81%
MOT failure rate 6% ✓ 19%
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 ✓ 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 34,361 mi 77,994 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 404,148

Most common faults

Honda Cbz125

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
  4. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Honda Jazz

  1. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbz125 (94%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Cbz125 report Full Honda Jazz 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.