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MOT reliability

Honda Cbf125m

14 vehicles · 136 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Honda Cbf125m vehicles and 136 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbf125m has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,657 miles.

14
Vehicles
136
MOT tests
2,001
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cbf125m problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbf125m MOT tests:

  • Other35%
  • Body & structure20%
  • Brakes18%
  • Steering13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Cbf125m pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
31573%
41385%
51688%
61479%
71479%
8978%
91377%
101080%
111258%
12771%
13580%
14475%
15250%

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Honda Cbf125m MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbf125m MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
  5. Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  8. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
  10. Chain has tight spot (2 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  12. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)

Honda Cbf125m pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 4 39 74% 26,030
2011 1 11 73% 36,503
2010 6 58 79% 25,383
2009 3 28 75% 22,094

Honda Cbf125m reliability FAQ

Across 14 Honda Cbf125m vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cbf125m MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Honda Cbf125m in our data has covered around 25,657 miles.

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