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2012 Honda Cbr125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cbr125 models manufactured in 2012, based on 125 real MOT test results.

75.2%
Pass Rate
24.8%
Fail Rate
125
Total Tests
15,159
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2012 Honda Cbr125 MOT Analysis

The 2012 Honda Cbr125 has an MOT pass rate of 75.2% based on 125 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,159 miles on the odometer. With a 24.8% failure rate, the 2012 Cbr125 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Honda Cbr125 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 3.2% of failures. 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 2.4%. Motorcycle steering follows at 0.8%.

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Cbr125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 3.2%
Motorcycle brakes 2.4%
Motorcycle steering 0.8%

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 Structure And Attachments3.2%4
2Motorcycle Brakes2.4%3
3Motorcycle Steering0.8%1
4Motorcycle Suspension0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,159 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 structure and attachments2.11% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes1.58% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.53% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.53% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments2.113.2%4
Motorcycle brakes1.582.4%3
Motorcycle steering0.530.8%1
Motorcycle suspension0.530.8%1

Mileage Statistics

15,159
Mean
15,078
Median
8,882
25th Percentile
31,516
75th Percentile
16.36% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2012 Honda Cbr125 has an MOT pass rate of 75.2% based on 125 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,159 miles on the odometer. With a 24.8% failure rate, the 2012 Cbr125 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Honda Cbr125, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 15,159 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2012 Honda Cbr125 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 brakes — 2.4% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 2.4% of MOT failures on 2012 Honda Cbr125 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 steering — 0.8% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2012 Honda Cbr125 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

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

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