Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 reliable? We analysed 2,761 real MOT tests across 374 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation and drive chain excessively loose. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbr 125 RW-9.
Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cbr 125 RW-9. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 764 | 77.1% | 7,042 | 12,109 | 19,474 |
| 2009 | 1,512 | 76.4% | 6,210 | 12,199 | 19,973 |
| 2008 | 402 | 77.1% | 7,916 | 13,498 | 21,899 |
How Long Does a Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 Last?
Based on 374 Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 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 RW-9
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.1% MOT pass rate from 402 tests
76.4% MOT pass rate from 1,512 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.1% across 402 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.4% — 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 RW-9 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 RW-9 THIS CAR | 76.9% | 2,761 | 12,388 mi | 18 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 Excite | 84.9% | 1,561 | 54,147 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Cbr 125 RW-9 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.9% across 2,761 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 Cbr 125 RW-9 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (57 recorded failures), tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (47), and drive chain excessively loose (42). 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 RW-9 owner drives around 1,463 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 RW-9 models stay on UK roads for around 18 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.