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Honda Glr 125 MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 38 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 18.4%.

81.6%
Pass Rate
18.4%
Fail Rate
38
Total Tests
Motorcycle suspension
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Honda Glr 125 MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Glr 125 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 38 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.6% and a failure rate of 18.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Honda Glr 125 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Honda Glr 125 presents for MOT with approximately 9,791 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Honda Glr 125 is Motorcycle suspension, affecting 13.2% 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 lamps and reflectors at 10.5%. Motorcycle structure and attachments rounds out the top three at 10.5%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (38 tests)

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

What Fails Most

Motorcycle suspension 13.2%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 10.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 10.5%
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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Suspension13.2%5
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors10.5%4
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments10.5%4
4Motorcycle Brakes5.3%2
5Motorcycle Tyres5.3%2
6Motorcycle Steering2.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 9,791 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 suspension13.44% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors10.75% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments10.75% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes5.38% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres5.38% per 10K miMotorcycle steering2.69% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle suspension13.4413.2%5
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors10.7510.5%4
Motorcycle structure and attachments10.7510.5%4
Motorcycle brakes5.385.3%2
Motorcycle tyres5.385.3%2
Motorcycle steering2.692.6%1

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Mileage at MOT

9,791
Mean
6,394
Median
3,603
25th Percentile
17,603
75th Percentile

The average Honda Glr 125 has 9,791 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.

18.79%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
18.4%
Overall Fail Rate
9,791 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Honda Glr 125 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 18.79% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Honda Glr 125 MOT Data

The Honda Glr 125 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 38 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.6% and a failure rate of 18.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Honda Glr 125 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle suspension and motorcycle lamps and reflectors 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 Glr 125 is likely to perform.

Motorcycle suspension — 13.2% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 13.2% of MOT failures on the Honda Glr 125. 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 lamps and reflectors — 10.5% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 10.5% of MOT failures on the Honda Glr 125. 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.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 10.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 10.5% of MOT failures on the Honda Glr 125. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Glr 125?

Based on 38 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Honda Glr 125 has an overall pass rate of 81.6% (18.4% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Glr 125?

The top 3 reasons a Honda Glr 125 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle suspension (13.2%), 2. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (10.5%), 3. Motorcycle structure and attachments (10.5%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Honda Glr 125 reliable?

With a 18.4% MOT failure rate, the Glr 125 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Glr 125?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle suspension (13.2%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (10.5%); Motorcycle structure and attachments (10.5%). 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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