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Honda Cbf 125 M-m Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Cbf 125 M-m reliable? We analysed 6,368 real MOT tests across 3,683 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 6,368 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.8%
Typical Mileage
7,140mi
Annual Mileage
1,826mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Cbf 125 M-m is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbf 125 M-m.

Honda Cbf 125 M-m Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Cbf 125 M-m. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Cbf 125 M-m MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Cbf 125 M-m to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

83.8%
2023
87.1%
2022
87.3%
2021
82.7%
2020

Honda Cbf 125 M-m Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cbf 125 M-m models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 136
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 32
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail 17

Honda Cbf 125 M-m Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Cbf 125 M-m owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
697 mi/yr
Typical
1,826 mi/yr
Average
2,813 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,707 mi/yr

Honda Cbf 125 M-m MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbf 125 M-m year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 388 83.8% 3,430 6,327 10,683
2022 2,124 87.1% 3,417 6,724 10,854
2021 3,344 87.3% 3,489 7,300 12,987
2020 323 82.7% 4,124 8,653 13,772

How Long Does a Honda Cbf 125 M-m Last?

Based on 3,683 Honda Cbf 125 M-m vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Honda Cbf 125 M-m Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbf 125 M-m MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,140 mi
75th Percentile
12,060 mi
95th Percentile
24,274 mi
Max Recorded
105,585 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbf 125 M-m

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

Best year
2021

87.3% MOT pass rate from 3,344 tests

Year to avoid
2020

82.7% MOT pass rate from 323 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cbf 125 M-m is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.3% across 3,344 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Cbf 125 M-m Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Cbf 125 M-m THIS CAR 86.8% 6,368 7,140 mi — 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
Yamaha FS1 84.4% 3,134 15,355 mi 53 yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbf 125 M-m outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Cbf 125 M-m?

The Honda Cbf 125 M-m has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.8% across 6,368 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 Cbf 125 M-m 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 Cbf 125 M-m owner drives around 1,826 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.

Honda Cbf 125 M-m — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cbf 125 M-m reliable?
Based on 6,368 MOT tests, the Honda Cbf 125 M-m has a 86.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cbf 125 M-m?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Cbf 125 M-m do per year?
The typical Honda Cbf 125 M-m does around 1,826 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Cbf 125 M-m last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cbf 125 M-m?
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 Honda Cbf 125 M-m?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cbf 125 M-m is 2021 with a 87.3% pass rate across 3,344 tests.