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2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cbf 125 M-d models manufactured in 2015, based on 73 real MOT test results.

63.0%
Pass Rate
37.0%
Fail Rate
73
Total Tests
12,407
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d MOT Analysis

The 2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d has an MOT pass rate of 63.0% based on 73 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,407 miles on the odometer. With a 37.0% failure rate, the 2015 Cbf 125 M-d is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 5.5% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 5.5%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors follows at 2.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (73 tests)

Top failures specific to 2015 models only. The overall Cbf 125 M-d page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 5.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 5.5%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 2.7%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes5.5%4
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments5.5%4
3Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors2.7%2
4Motorcycle Tyres1.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,407 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 brakes4.42% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments4.42% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors2.21% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres1.10% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes4.425.5%4
Motorcycle structure and attachments4.425.5%4
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors2.212.7%2
Motorcycle tyres1.101.4%1

Mileage Statistics

12,407
Mean
12,148
Median
7,361
25th Percentile
16,216
75th Percentile
29.82% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d has an MOT pass rate of 63.0% based on 73 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,407 miles on the odometer. With a 37.0% failure rate, the 2015 Cbf 125 M-d is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 12,407 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 5.5% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 5.5% of MOT failures on 2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 5.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 5.5% of MOT failures on 2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d models. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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 lamps and reflectors — 2.7% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2015 Honda Cbf 125 M-d models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

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

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