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MOT reliability

Honda Z 125 ma-k

1,950 vehicles · 5,470 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,950 Honda Z 125 ma-k vehicles and 5,470 completed MOT tests, the Honda Z 125 ma-k has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,313 miles.

1,950
Vehicles
5,470
MOT tests
554
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Z 125 ma-k problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Z 125 ma-k MOT tests:

  • Body & structure32%
  • Emissions & nuisance30%
  • Lamps & electrical20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Other7%
  • Identification & plates6%
  • Brakes5%
  • Steering4%

Honda Z 125 ma-k pass rate by age

How the Honda Z 125 ma-k's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22592%
31,26993%
41,29595%
51,23395%
695395%
748993%
810492%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,922), Other (28)

Most common Honda Z 125 ma-k MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Z 125 ma-k MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (278 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (149 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (74 times)
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (65 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (52 times)
  6. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (31 times)
  7. Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (27 times)
  8. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (25 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (22 times)
  10. Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (16 times)
  11. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (16 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (15 times)
  13. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
  14. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (13 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (12 times)

Honda Z 125 ma-k pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 1 100% 573
2021 43 106 91% 3,794
2020 551 1,577 94% 3,237
2019 674 2,379 95% 3,466
2018 337 1,306 94% 3,114

Honda Z 125 ma-k reliability FAQ

Across 1,950 Honda Z 125 ma-k vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Z 125 ma-k MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Honda Z 125 ma-k in our data has covered around 3,313 miles.

Compare the Honda Z 125 ma-k

See how the Honda Z 125 ma-k stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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