Honda C 125 A-K
MotorcycleFrom 703 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| headlamp ‘on’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2019 | 96.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps |
| 2018 | 96.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all C 125 A-Ks tested had between 865 and 7,000 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda C 125 A-K MOT pass rate?
The Honda C 125 A-K has a 95.9% MOT pass rate based on 703 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda C 125 A-K?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda C 125 A-K is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda C 125 A-K at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda C 125 A-K is 2,746 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 865 and 7,000 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.