Honda Cb 125 Td-c Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Cb 125 Td-c car check
Is the Honda Cb 125 Td-c reliable? We analysed 340 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb 125 Td-c is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. and suspension has inadequate damping effect.. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 125 Td-c.
Honda Cb 125 Td-c Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 125 Td-c. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 125 Td-c MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 125 Td-c to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 125 Td-c Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cb 125 Td-c fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cb 125 Td-c Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 125 Td-c owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 125 Td-c MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 125 Td-c year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 51 | 72.5% | 11,728 | 23,112 | 30,230 |
| 1984 | 50 | 68.0% | 11,371 | 22,390 | 28,236 |
| 1983 | 119 | 73.9% | 16,076 | 26,163 | 32,515 |
| 1982 | 58 | 70.7% | 10,948 | 21,382 | 26,004 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 125 Td-c Last?
Based on 107 Honda Cb 125 Td-c vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 125 Td-c Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 125 Td-c MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cb 125 Td-c
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.9% MOT pass rate from 119 tests
68.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 125 Td-c is 1983, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.9% across 119 tests. The 1984 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cb 125 Td-c Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cb 125 Td-c THIS CAR | 72.1% | 340 | 23,913 mi | 44 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa Sport | 93.9% | 277 | 35,194 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 125 Td-c trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Cb 125 Td-c has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 340 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Cb 125 Td-c are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (10 recorded failures), shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (9), and suspension has inadequate damping effect. (8). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Cb 125 Td-c owner drives around 567 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cb 125 Td-c models stay on UK roads for around 44 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.