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Honda Cb125td-e MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 40 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 37.5%.

62.5%
Pass Rate
37.5%
Fail Rate
40
Total Tests
Motorcycle steering and suspension
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Honda Cb125td-e MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Cb125td-e is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 40 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.5% and a failure rate of 37.5%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Honda Cb125td-e earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Honda Cb125td-e presents for MOT with approximately 18,617 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Honda Cb125td-e is Motorcycle steering and suspension, affecting 25.0% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lighting and signalling at 22.5%. Motorcycle tyres and wheels rounds out the top three at 20.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (40 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle steering and suspension 25.0%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 22.5%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 20.0%
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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Steering And Suspension50.0%20
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling27.5%11
3Motorcycle Brakes27.5%11
4Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels20.0%8
5Motorcycle Drive System15.0%6
6Motorcycle Suspension5.0%2
7Motorcycle Structure And Attachments5.0%2
8Items Not Tested2.5%1
9Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust2.5%1
10Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin2.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,617 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle steering and suspension26.86% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling14.77% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes14.77% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels10.74% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system8.06% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension2.69% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments2.69% per 10K miItems Not Tested1.34% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust1.34% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin1.34% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle steering and suspension26.8650.0%20
Motorcycle lighting and signalling14.7727.5%11
Motorcycle brakes14.7727.5%11
Motorcycle tyres and wheels10.7420.0%8
Motorcycle drive system8.0615.0%6
Motorcycle suspension2.695.0%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments2.695.0%2
Items Not Tested1.342.5%1
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust1.342.5%1
Motorcycle reg plates and vin1.342.5%1

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Mileage at MOT

18,617
Mean
17,526
Median
13,367
25th Percentile
25,303
75th Percentile

The average Honda Cb125td-e has 18,617 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

20.14%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
37.5%
Overall Fail Rate
18,617 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Honda Cb125td-e has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 20.14% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Honda Cb125td-e MOT Data

The Honda Cb125td-e is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 40 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.5% and a failure rate of 37.5%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Honda Cb125td-e owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle steering and suspension and motorcycle lighting and signalling for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Cb125td-e is likely to perform.

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 25.0% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 25.0% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb125td-e. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 22.5% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 22.5% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb125td-e. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 20.0% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 20.0% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb125td-e. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Cb125td-e?

Based on 40 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Honda Cb125td-e has an overall pass rate of 62.5% (37.5% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Cb125td-e?

The top 3 reasons a Honda Cb125td-e fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle steering and suspension (25.0%), 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (22.5%), 3. Motorcycle tyres and wheels (20.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Honda Cb125td-e reliable?

With a 37.5% MOT failure rate, the Cb125td-e is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Cb125td-e?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle steering and suspension (25.0%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (22.5%); Motorcycle tyres and wheels (20.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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