Honda Cb 125T Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Cb 125T car check
Is the Honda Cb 125T reliable? We analysed 5,203 real MOT tests across 1,151 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb 125T is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, footrest missing and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 125T.
Honda Cb 125T Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 125T. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 125T MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 125T to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 125T Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cb 125T fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cb 125T Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 125T owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 125T MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 125T year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60 | 71.7% | 12,436 | 15,971 | 18,438 |
| 1989 | 358 | 75.7% | 19,224 | 26,253 | 35,592 |
| 1988 | 680 | 74.3% | 15,225 | 23,430 | 30,441 |
| 1987 | 556 | 73.9% | 20,238 | 27,957 | 36,663 |
| 1986 | 609 | 74.9% | 17,068 | 24,172 | 33,096 |
| 1985 | 553 | 73.2% | 17,147 | 24,668 | 31,885 |
| 1984 | 545 | 73.6% | 17,293 | 26,622 | 34,342 |
| 1983 | 772 | 72.0% | 16,091 | 22,743 | 32,454 |
| 1982 | 457 | 73.1% | 15,767 | 24,507 | 35,092 |
| 1981 | 94 | 77.7% | 8,907 | 15,502 | 31,596 |
| 1980 | 52 | 84.6% | 16,654 | 26,240 | 32,680 |
| 1979 | 56 | 73.2% | 12,097 | 14,731 | 17,605 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 125T Last?
Based on 1,151 Honda Cb 125T vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 125T Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 125T 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 125T
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.6% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
71.7% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 125T is 1980, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.6% across 52 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.7% — 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 125T Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cb 125T THIS CAR | 74.4% | 5,203 | 23,827 mi | 47 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 Energy Ac | 90.8% | 1,820 | 38,600 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 125T sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Cb 125T has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 5,203 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Cb 125T are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (138 recorded failures), footrest missing (93), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (86). 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 125T owner drives around 428 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 125T models stay on UK roads for around 47 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.