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

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Is the Honda Fsh 125-M reliable? We analysed 2,009 real MOT tests across 1,093 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,009 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.3%
Typical Mileage
19,754mi
Annual Mileage
7,518mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Honda Fsh 125-M Number Plates

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

Honda Fsh 125-M MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

83.8%
2023
84.9%
2022
84%
2021

Honda Fsh 125-M Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Fsh 125-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 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls 11

Honda Fsh 125-M Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,503 mi/yr
Typical
7,518 mi/yr
Average
9,782 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,875 mi/yr

Honda Fsh 125-M MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 191 83.8% 8,672 19,892 36,526
2022 849 84.9% 6,767 20,423 39,436
2021 914 84.0% 7,247 18,320 38,122

How Long Does a Honda Fsh 125-M Last?

Based on 1,093 Honda Fsh 125-M vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Honda Fsh 125-M Mileage Distribution

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

Median
19,754 mi
75th Percentile
38,766 mi
95th Percentile
63,592 mi
Max Recorded
108,009 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Fsh 125-M

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

Best year
2022

84.9% MOT pass rate from 849 tests

Year to avoid
2023

83.8% MOT pass rate from 191 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Fsh 125-M is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.9% across 849 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Fsh 125-M Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Fsh 125-M THIS CAR 84.3% 2,009 19,754 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
Ktm 390 Duke 19 88.6% 858 4,071 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Honda Fsh 125-M?

The Honda Fsh 125-M has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 2,009 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 Fsh 125-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 Fsh 125-M owner drives around 7,518 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 Fsh 125-M — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Fsh 125-M reliable?
Based on 2,009 MOT tests, the Honda Fsh 125-M has a 84.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Fsh 125-M?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Fsh 125-M do per year?
The typical Honda Fsh 125-M does around 7,518 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Fsh 125-M last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Fsh 125-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 Fsh 125-M?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Fsh 125-M is 2022 with a 84.9% pass rate across 849 tests.