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:
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Other109%
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Steering12%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
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Body & structure0%
Honda Cb125s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 7 | 57% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (156)
Most common Honda Cb125s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb125s MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (16 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (15 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (15 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (13 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (12 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (11 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (7 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
Honda Cb125s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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