Honda FSH 125-M MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.9 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 FSH 125-M tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements34.2%

   41 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning21.7%

   26 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released19.2%

   23 occurrences

4. 4.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement15.0%

   18 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm14.2%

   17 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps11.7%

   14 occurrences

7. 7.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps10.0%

   12 occurrences

8. 8.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.2%

   11 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall6.7%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released6.7%

    8 occurrences

11. 11.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.8%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn5.0%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda FSH 125-M tests carrying each advisory.

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

   69 tests

2. 2.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.7%

   34 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   30 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.5%

   23 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.4%

   22 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.0%

   19 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.4%

   13 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.2%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The FSH 125-M fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,803

Test classes

class 1: 871 · class 2: 57

Compare within the range

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• Honda CBR85.7%
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• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda FSH 125-M?

80.6% unadjusted, from 928 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda FSH 125-M fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 34.2% of failed Honda FSH 125-M tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (21.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda FSH 125-M usually have at its MOT?

23,803 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.