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Honda Cd125tc MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 64 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 34.4%.

65.6%
Pass Rate
34.4%
Fail Rate
64
Total Tests
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Honda Cd125tc MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Cd125tc is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 64 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.6% and a failure rate of 34.4%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Honda Cd125tc earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Honda Cd125tc presents for MOT with approximately 31,380 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Honda Cd125tc is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 23.4% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 17.2%. Motorcycle tyres and wheels rounds out the top three at 12.5%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (64 tests)

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

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 23.4%
Motorcycle steering and suspension 17.2%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 12.5%
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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 Lighting And Signalling31.3%20
2Motorcycle Steering And Suspension17.2%11
3Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels15.6%10
4Motorcycle Brakes10.9%7
5Motorcycle Suspension9.4%6
6Motorcycle Structure And Attachments9.4%6
7Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust9.4%6
8Motorcycle Steering7.8%5
9Motorcycle Body And Structure7.8%5
10Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors6.3%4
11Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin6.3%4
12Motorcycle Wheels4.7%3
13Motorcycle Drive System3.1%2
14Non-component Advisories1.6%1
15Motorcycle Tyres1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 31,380 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 lighting and signalling9.96% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension5.48% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels4.98% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes3.49% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension2.99% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments2.99% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust2.99% per 10K miMotorcycle steering2.49% per 10K miMotorcycle body and structure2.49% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.99% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin1.99% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels1.49% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system1.00% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.50% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.50% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling9.9631.3%20
Motorcycle steering and suspension5.4817.2%11
Motorcycle tyres and wheels4.9815.6%10
Motorcycle brakes3.4910.9%7
Motorcycle suspension2.999.4%6
Motorcycle structure and attachments2.999.4%6
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust2.999.4%6
Motorcycle steering2.497.8%5
Motorcycle body and structure2.497.8%5
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.996.3%4
Motorcycle reg plates and vin1.996.3%4
Motorcycle wheels1.494.7%3
Motorcycle drive system1.003.1%2
Non-component advisories0.501.6%1
Motorcycle tyres0.501.6%1

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Mileage at MOT

31,380
Mean
40,414
Median
26,835
25th Percentile
66,608
75th Percentile

The average Honda Cd125tc has 31,380 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.

10.96%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
34.4%
Overall Fail Rate
31,380 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Honda Cd125tc has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 10.96% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Honda Cd125tc MOT Data

The Honda Cd125tc is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 64 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.6% and a failure rate of 34.4%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Honda Cd125tc owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension 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 Cd125tc is likely to perform.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 23.4% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 23.4% of MOT failures on the Honda Cd125tc. 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 steering and suspension — 17.2% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 17.2% of MOT failures on the Honda Cd125tc. 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 tyres and wheels — 12.5% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 12.5% of MOT failures on the Honda Cd125tc. 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 Cd125tc?

Based on 64 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Honda Cd125tc has an overall pass rate of 65.6% (34.4% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Cd125tc?

The top 3 reasons a Honda Cd125tc fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (23.4%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (17.2%), 3. Motorcycle tyres and wheels (12.5%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Honda Cd125tc reliable?

With a 34.4% MOT failure rate, the Cd125tc is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Cd125tc?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (23.4%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (17.2%); Motorcycle tyres and wheels (12.5%). 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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