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2013 Honda Msx 125-d MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Msx 125-d models manufactured in 2013, based on 1,415 real MOT test results.

86.6%
Pass Rate
13.4%
Fail Rate
1,415
Total Tests
7,974
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Honda Msx 125-d MOT Analysis

The 2013 Honda Msx 125-d has an MOT pass rate of 86.6% based on 1,415 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,974 miles on the odometer. With a 13.4% failure rate, the 2013 Msx 125-d is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Honda Msx 125-d is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 1.0% 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 lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.9%. Motorcycle brakes follows at 0.4%.

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall Msx 125-d page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.0%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.9%
Motorcycle brakes 0.4%

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 Attachments1.0%14
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.9%13
3Motorcycle Brakes0.4%6
4Motorcycle Suspension0.1%2
5Identification Of The Vehicle0.1%2
6Motorcycle Tyres0.1%1
7Motorcycle Steering0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 7,974 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 attachments1.24% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.15% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.53% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.18% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.18% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.09% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.09% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.241.0%14
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.150.9%13
Motorcycle brakes0.530.4%6
Motorcycle suspension0.180.1%2
Identification of the vehicle0.180.1%2
Motorcycle tyres0.090.1%1
Motorcycle steering0.090.1%1

Mileage Statistics

7,974
Mean
3,215
Median
1,829
25th Percentile
7,194
75th Percentile
16.80% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2013 Honda Msx 125-d has an MOT pass rate of 86.6% based on 1,415 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,974 miles on the odometer. With a 13.4% failure rate, the 2013 Msx 125-d is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Honda Msx 125-d, 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 7,974 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.0% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2013 Honda Msx 125-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 — 0.9% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 2013 Honda Msx 125-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.

Motorcycle brakes — 0.4% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2013 Honda Msx 125-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).

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

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