Honda CD125T Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CD125T car check
Is the Honda CD125T reliable? We analysed 1,096 real MOT tests across 218 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Honda CD125T? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Honda CD125T is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam and direction indicator not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CD125T.
Honda CD125T Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CD125T. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CD125T MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CD125T to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CD125T Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CD125T fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CD125T Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CD125T owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CD125T MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CD125T year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 72 | 76.4% | 9,184 | 21,638 | 33,286 |
| 1984 | 451 | 79.8% | 20,060 | 25,978 | 41,655 |
| 1983 | 306 | 79.4% | 16,024 | 23,164 | 34,525 |
| 1982 | 143 | 74.8% | 15,061 | 21,715 | 26,989 |
How Long Does a Honda CD125T Last?
Based on 218 Honda CD125T vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CD125T Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CD125T 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 CD125T
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.8% MOT pass rate from 451 tests
74.8% MOT pass rate from 143 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CD125T is 1984, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.8% across 451 tests. The 1982 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CD125T Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CD125T THIS CAR | 78.9% | 1,096 | 23,772 mi | 44 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 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Prem ED HEV 4X4 A | 94.1% | 782 | 19,346 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CD125T sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
Found a Honda CD125T you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Honda CD125TShould you buy a used Honda CD125T?
The Honda CD125T has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% across 1,096 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 CD125T are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (14 recorded failures), headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (11), and direction indicator not working (10). 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 CD125T owner drives around 539 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 CD125T models stay on UK roads for around 44 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.