MOT reliability
Honda Cb125j
78 vehicles · 139 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 78 Honda Cb125j vehicles and 139 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb125j has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,874 miles.
78
Vehicles
139
MOT tests
818
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb125j problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb125j MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering23%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Cb125j pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (76), Other (2)
Most common Honda Cb125j MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb125j MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (2 times)
Honda Cb125j pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 8,064 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 9,498 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 20,885 |
| 1979 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 13,610 |
| 1978 | 8 | 37 | 81% | 16,803 |
| 1977 | 4 | 17 | 65% | 16,238 |
| 1976 | 8 | 45 | 78% | 13,402 |
| 1975 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 22,376 |
| 1973 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 8,135 |
| 1972 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 11,026 |
Honda Cb125j reliability FAQ
Across 78 Honda Cb125j vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb125j MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Horn not working (1.7.3a).
The typical Honda Cb125j in our data has covered around
14,874 miles.
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