Honda Cb 125T
MotorcycleFrom 337 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 6 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.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 2 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 2 |
| an engine mounting or bracket severely damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 98.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb 125Ts tested had between 36,163 and 36,163 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,163 median miles, the Cb 125T has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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 Cb 125T MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb 125T has a 94.4% MOT pass rate based on 337 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 125T?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb 125T is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb 125T at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb 125T is 36,163 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,163 and 36,163 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.