Honda Cb 125RS Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cb 125RS reliable? We analysed 1,157 real MOT tests across 223 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb 125RS is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, roller brake test indicates a binding brake and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 125RS.
Honda Cb 125RS Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 125RS. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 125RS MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 125RS to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 125RS Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cb 125RS fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cb 125RS Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 125RS owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 125RS MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 125RS year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 83 | 78.3% | 8,083 | 13,527 | 19,815 |
| 2006 | 109 | 74.3% | 5,563 | 10,106 | 14,164 |
| 2005 | 94 | 75.5% | 6,777 | 11,945 | 24,578 |
| 2004 | 173 | 78.6% | 6,703 | 11,626 | 18,936 |
| 1986 | 58 | 74.1% | 14,774 | 20,434 | 26,314 |
| 1985 | 158 | 72.2% | 8,578 | 19,528 | 25,048 |
| 1984 | 166 | 78.9% | 10,255 | 16,582 | 26,230 |
| 1983 | 135 | 77.0% | 17,291 | 21,858 | 26,575 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 125RS Last?
Based on 223 Honda Cb 125RS vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 125RS Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 125RS 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 125RS
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.9% MOT pass rate from 166 tests
72.2% MOT pass rate from 158 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 125RS is 1984, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.9% across 166 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.2% — 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 125RS Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cb 125RS THIS CAR | 77.4% | 1,157 | 15,212 mi | 43 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 |
| Lexmoto Aspire 50 Td 50 Q-2 | 71.3% | 668 | 3,510 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 125RS sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Cb 125RS has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.4% across 1,157 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Cb 125RS are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (29 recorded failures), roller brake test indicates a binding brake (23), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (17). 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 125RS owner drives around 664 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 125RS models stay on UK roads for around 43 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.