Honda CB125F Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CB125F reliable? We analysed 580 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB125F is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB125F.
Honda CB125F Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB125F. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB125F MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB125F to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB125F Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda CB125F models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda CB125F Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB125F owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB125F MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB125F year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 92 | 77.2% | 4,778 | 7,070 | 12,100 |
| 2016 | 175 | 88.0% | 4,562 | 7,297 | 12,366 |
| 2015 | 166 | 81.3% | 6,081 | 10,790 | 16,961 |
How Long Does a Honda CB125F Last?
Based on 102 Honda CB125F vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CB125F Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB125F 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 CB125F
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 175 tests
77.2% MOT pass rate from 92 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB125F is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 175 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB125F Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB125F THIS CAR | 81.7% | 580 | 9,242 mi | 11 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 |
| Ford Auto-trail F62 Auto | 90.8% | 195 | 8,905 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB125F outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CB125FShould you buy a used Honda CB125F?
The Honda CB125F has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.7% across 580 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda CB125F with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda CB125F owner drives around 1,245 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 CB125F models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. 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.