Honda Pcx 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Pcx 125 car check
Is the Honda Pcx 125 reliable? We analysed 1,529 real MOT tests across 235 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Pcx 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Pcx 125.
Honda Pcx 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Pcx 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Pcx 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Pcx 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Pcx 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Pcx 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Pcx 125 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Pcx 125 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Pcx 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Pcx 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Pcx 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Pcx 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 77 | 90.9% | 8,278 | 19,978 | 32,718 |
| 2015 | 156 | 87.2% | 12,352 | 28,702 | 46,311 |
| 2014 | 182 | 83.0% | 14,569 | 30,782 | 49,681 |
| 2013 | 192 | 82.3% | 11,080 | 24,780 | 50,008 |
| 2012 | 279 | 84.6% | 6,872 | 15,440 | 29,438 |
| 2011 | 367 | 81.5% | 7,511 | 15,154 | 26,855 |
| 2010 | 202 | 84.7% | 6,392 | 12,519 | 22,309 |
How Long Does a Honda Pcx 125 Last?
Based on 235 Honda Pcx 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Pcx 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Pcx 125 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 Pcx 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.9% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
81.5% MOT pass rate from 367 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Pcx 125 is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 77 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Pcx 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Pcx 125 THIS CAR | 84.1% | 1,529 | 18,417 mi | 16 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 |
| Ford Transit 330 Leader Ecoblue | 82.3% | 723 | 41,405 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Pcx 125 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Pcx 125Should you buy a used Honda Pcx 125?
The Honda Pcx 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.1% across 1,529 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 19 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Pcx 125 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 Pcx 125 owner drives around 3,157 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 Pcx 125 models stay on UK roads for around 16 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.