MOT reliability
Honda Mbx125
96 vehicles · 385 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 96 Honda Mbx125 vehicles and 385 completed MOT tests, the Honda Mbx125 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,902 miles.
96
Vehicles
385
MOT tests
583
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Mbx125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Mbx125 MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Steering14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates0%
Honda Mbx125 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (96)
Most common Honda Mbx125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Mbx125 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
Honda Mbx125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 20,172 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 987 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 25,817 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,612 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 118 |
| 2011 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 21,270 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 18,867 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 2,919 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 16,298 |
| 1987 | 4 | 8 | 62% | 18,297 |
| 1986 | 6 | 21 | 76% | 18,364 |
| 1985 | 38 | 148 | 76% | 23,650 |
| 1984 | 35 | 140 | 83% | 22,703 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 34,400 |
Honda Mbx125 reliability FAQ
Across 96 Honda Mbx125 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Mbx125 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Honda Mbx125 in our data has covered around
21,902 miles.
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