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MOT reliability

Honda Cb125f

104 vehicles · 600 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 104 Honda Cb125f vehicles and 600 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb125f has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,568 miles.

104
Vehicles
600
MOT tests
1,766
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb125f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb125f MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Body & structure26%
  • Other17%
  • Brakes15%
  • Steering10%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Identification & plates1%

Honda Cb125f pass rate by age

How the Honda Cb125f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2580%
39888%
410572%
58587%
68483%
77686%
84883%
94480%
102868%
11786%
12250%
13367%
14475%
162100%
17367%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (104)

Most common Honda Cb125f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb125f MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (34 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (26 times)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (23 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (21 times)
  6. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (18 times)
  7. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (17 times)
  8. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
  9. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (15 times)
  10. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (14 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (13 times)
  12. Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (12 times)
  13. Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (10 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
  15. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (8 times)

Honda Cb125f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 5 20 70% 8,754
2019 7 27 89% 12,127
2018 7 32 81% 9,643
2017 15 94 78% 13,632
2016 34 186 86% 11,703
2015 27 168 82% 14,927
2014 1 1 100% 14,939
2011 1 8 100% 9,697
2010 3 22 73% 20,881
2009 1 11 73% 20,623
2008 1 3 100% 11,864
2000 2 28 68% 45,056

Honda Cb125f reliability FAQ

Across 104 Honda Cb125f vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb125f MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Honda Cb125f in our data has covered around 13,568 miles.

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