Skip to content

MOT reliability

Honda Cbf125

1,115 vehicles · 9,554 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,115 Honda Cbf125 vehicles and 9,554 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbf125 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,709 miles.

1,115
Vehicles
9,554
MOT tests
1,929
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cbf125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbf125 MOT tests:

  • Other53%
  • Brakes14%
  • Body & structure13%
  • Steering11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Cbf125 pass rate by age

How the Honda Cbf125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
15100%
25383%
31,23678%
41,16578%
51,09477%
698077%
786078%
877177%
964376%
1056776%
1151773%
1247676%
1344273%
1432973%
1524173%
1612871%
174475%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,114), Diesel (1)

Most common Honda Cbf125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbf125 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (275 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (273 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (263 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (243 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (242 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (237 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (216 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (208 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (198 times)
  10. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (164 times)
  11. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (154 times)
  12. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (150 times)
  13. Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (137 times)
  14. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (128 times)
  15. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (127 times)

Honda Cbf125 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 1 1 100% 610
2021 1 2 100% 12,877
2020 6 17 82% 5,696
2019 16 64 88% 11,908
2018 20 123 80% 18,041
2017 20 110 85% 11,895
2016 9 54 78% 21,665
2015 19 152 82% 22,562
2014 20 139 77% 15,500
2013 15 118 79% 18,873
2012 127 1,042 76% 19,374
2011 271 2,354 76% 20,087
2010 260 2,293 76% 18,952
2009 310 2,878 76% 21,301
2008 20 207 74% 21,893

Honda Cbf125 reliability FAQ

Across 1,115 Honda Cbf125 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cbf125 MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Honda Cbf125 in our data has covered around 19,709 miles.

Compare the Honda Cbf125

See how the Honda Cbf125 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

Cbf125 vs Unknown Cbf125 vs Civic Cbf125 vs Jazz Cbf125 vs Cr-v

Check a specific Honda Cbf125

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Honda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks