MOT reliability
Honda Msx125
42 vehicles · 202 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 42 Honda Msx125 vehicles and 202 completed MOT tests, the Honda Msx125 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,218 miles.
42
Vehicles
202
MOT tests
973
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Msx125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Msx125 MOT tests:
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Body & structure30%
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Emissions & nuisance19%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Other16%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering7%
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Identification & plates2%
Honda Msx125 pass rate by age
How the Honda Msx125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 29 | 79% |
| 4 | 29 | 86% |
| 5 | 31 | 87% |
| 6 | 29 | 90% |
| 7 | 22 | 86% |
| 8 | 23 | 83% |
| 9 | 22 | 77% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (42)
Most common Honda Msx125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Msx125 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (34 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (23 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (22 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (5 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (2 times)
- non standard exhaust (2 times)
Honda Msx125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,183 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,135 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 11,285 |
| 2019 | 4 | 15 | 80% | 7,787 |
| 2018 | 9 | 35 | 89% | 4,551 |
| 2017 | 7 | 33 | 88% | 8,214 |
| 2016 | 4 | 28 | 86% | 10,029 |
| 2015 | 5 | 28 | 89% | 6,171 |
| 2014 | 7 | 47 | 72% | 14,062 |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 10,131 |
Honda Msx125 reliability FAQ
Across 42 Honda Msx125 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Msx125 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Honda Msx125 in our data has covered around
8,218 miles.
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