Honda Cbr125R
MotorcycleFrom 793 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 36 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 36 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 26 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 21 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 12 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 11 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 11 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.4% of Cbr125R failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £48.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 80.7% | headlamp aim unable to be tested, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2005 | 71.2% | a footrest missing or insecure, handlebar grip insecure to handlebar |
| 2004 | 74.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cbr125Rs tested had between 15,093 and 28,726 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,175 median miles, the Cbr125R has 0.129 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 Cbr125R MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cbr125R has a 74% MOT pass rate based on 793 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cbr125R?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cbr125R is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cbr125R at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cbr125R is 20,175 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,093 and 28,726 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.