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MOT reliability

Honda Ct125c

430 vehicles · 339 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 430 Honda Ct125c vehicles and 339 completed MOT tests, the Honda Ct125c has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,954 miles.

430
Vehicles
339
MOT tests
1,975
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Ct125c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Ct125c MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Brakes8%
  • Steering7%
  • Identification & plates2%

Honda Ct125c pass rate by age

How the Honda Ct125c's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
114100%
22997%
33797%
45995%
534100%
68100%
7250%
81100%
91100%
101100%
112100%
122100%
13250%
14250%
151100%
171100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (430)

Most common Honda Ct125c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Ct125c MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  3. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (3 times)
  5. Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  7. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  9. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d)) (3 times)
  10. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d)) (3 times)
  11. Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests (3 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  13. Tell Tale light for indicators not working in speed head, but lamps can be seen from riding postion. (2 times)
  14. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
  15. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)

Honda Ct125c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 5 7 100% 891
2023 29 48 100% 2,436
2022 15 21 95% 1,840
2021 32 60 95% 5,190
2020 23 43 98% 9,014
2017 1 1 100% 1,556
2002 1 4 100% 15,288
2001 1 16 75% 26,198
1996 1 1 100% 9,220
1985 7 23 83% 7,479
1984 14 58 83% 10,823
1983 6 27 89% 18,112
1982 6 30 77% 93,754

Honda Ct125c reliability FAQ

Across 430 Honda Ct125c vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Ct125c MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)).

The typical Honda Ct125c in our data has covered around 9,954 miles.

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