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Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 reliable? We analysed 518 real MOT tests across 171 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 518 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.1%
Typical Mileage
2,220mi
Annual Mileage
659mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4.

Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

66%
2020
75%
2019
73.8%
2018
75.8%
2017

Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 5

Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
163 mi/yr
Typical
659 mi/yr
Average
1,499 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,473 mi/yr

Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 50 66.0% 780 2,607 4,414
2019 68 75.0% 785 1,980 3,802
2018 195 73.8% 1,195 2,043 4,770
2017 194 75.8% 802 2,701 4,011

How Long Does a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 Last?

Based on 171 Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
2,220 mi
75th Percentile
4,320 mi
95th Percentile
9,084 mi
Max Recorded
53,390 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2017

75.8% MOT pass rate from 194 tests

Year to avoid
2020

66.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests

The best year to buy a used Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.8% across 194 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 THIS CAR 74.1% 518 2,220 mi — yrs
Hanway Hs 125 Scrambler E4 74.9% 642 2,012 mi — yrs
Hanway Raw 125 E4 70.3% 451 4,141 mi — yrs
Chunlan Starway CL50 76.6% 381 3,064 mi 24 yrs
Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-line Tech TDI A 90.5% 419 59,962 mi — yrs

Compared to the Hanway Hs 125 Scrambler E4 (74.9% pass rate) and the Hanway Raw 125 E4 (70.3% pass rate), the Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4?

The Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.1% across 518 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 owner drives around 659 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 reliable?
Based on 518 MOT tests, the Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 has a 74.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 do per year?
The typical Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 does around 659 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hanway Hc 125 Cafe Racer E4 is 2017 with a 75.8% pass rate across 194 tests.