Honda CBR125R MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

21.7 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CBR125R tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely27.2%

   37 occurrences

2. 2.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps10.3%

   14 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.8%

   12 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.1%

   11 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre8.1%

   11 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.1%

   11 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.4%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.Audible warning not working7.4%

   10 occurrences

10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.4%

    10 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing with excessive play6.6%

    9 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.6%

    9 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR125R tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted16.8%

   87 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.2%

   53 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.7%

   50 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.9%

   41 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.9%

   41 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.2%

   27 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.2%

   22 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.1%

   21 tests

What gets tested

The CBR125R fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,574

Test classes

class 1: 505 · class 2: 13

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CBR125R?

64.9% unadjusted, from 518 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR125R fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 27.2% of failed Honda CBR125R tests, followed by "A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (10.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR125R usually have at its MOT?

22,574 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.