MOT reliability
Honda Cb 125
95 vehicles · 219 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 95 Honda Cb 125 vehicles and 219 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 125 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,123 miles.
95
Vehicles
219
MOT tests
709
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb 125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb 125 MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Steering13%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Honda Cb 125 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 62% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (92), Other (3)
Most common Honda Cb 125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb 125 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
Honda Cb 125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 22,399 |
| 2006 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 13,545 |
| 2005 | 4 | 55 | 76% | 23,795 |
| 2004 | 5 | 22 | 82% | 10,744 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 1,245 |
| 1982 | 2 | 15 | 60% | 34,186 |
| 1981 | 2 | 10 | 60% | 19,681 |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 17,840 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,712 |
| 1976 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 23,208 |
| 1975 | 3 | 18 | 78% | 22,148 |
| 1974 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 46,721 |
| 1973 | 2 | 14 | 57% | 22,924 |
| 1972 | 5 | 26 | 88% | 19,221 |
| 1971 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,404 |
Honda Cb 125 reliability FAQ
Across 95 Honda Cb 125 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 125 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Cb 125 in our data has covered around
19,123 miles.
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