Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 reliable? We analysed 2,621 real MOT tests across 286 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, drive chain excessively loose and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbr 125 RS-5.
Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cbr 125 RS-5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 528 | 72.9% | 7,851 | 14,132 | 22,727 |
| 2005 | 2,011 | 74.2% | 7,913 | 14,284 | 22,093 |
How Long Does a Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 Last?
Based on 286 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 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 Cbr 125 RS-5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.2% MOT pass rate from 2,011 tests
72.9% MOT pass rate from 528 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.2% across 2,011 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 THIS CAR | 74.1% | 2,621 | 14,253 mi | 21 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 |
| Volkswagen T4 | 67.1% | 2,462 | 153,755 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.1% across 2,621 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (70 recorded failures), drive chain excessively loose (68), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (68). 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 Cbr 125 RS-5 owner drives around 1,528 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 Cbr 125 RS-5 models stay on UK roads for around 21 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.