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MOT reliability

Honda Cb125s

156 vehicles · 658 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 156 Honda Cb125s vehicles and 658 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb125s has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,760 miles.

156
Vehicles
658
MOT tests
581
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb125s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb125s MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
  • Body & structure0%

Honda Cb125s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1450%
2757%
3580%
43100%
52100%
6250%
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
131100%
161100%
172100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (156)

Most common Honda Cb125s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb125s MOT tests:

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (16 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (15 times)
  3. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (15 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (13 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (12 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
  8. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (11 times)
  9. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (9 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  11. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
  12. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
  13. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
  14. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (7 times)
  15. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)

Honda Cb125s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 3 3 100% 10,778
2015 1 5 60% 807
2013 1 3 100% 4,609
2012 1 1 100% 4,991
2010 1 11 91% 5,674
2009 1 7 57% 10,021
2004 1 2 50% 23,328
2003 1 5 60% 28,662
1997 2 5 100% 6,673
1990 1 3 100% 7,074
1986 1 1 100% 6,882
1985 1 2 100% 9,784
1982 1 4 75% 2,946
1980 3 9 67% 599
1978 2 6 83% 10,464
1977 1 3 100% 21,873
1976 9 38 71% 17,295
1975 56 244 85% 21,727
1974 27 110 75% 24,842
1973 25 135 84% 37,452
1972 15 55 80% 20,246
1971 2 6 50% 35,704

Honda Cb125s reliability FAQ

Across 156 Honda Cb125s vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb125s MOT issues are: Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b).

The typical Honda Cb125s in our data has covered around 22,760 miles.

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