Honda Z 125 MA-K MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

8.1 points above 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 Z 125 MA-K tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn30.4%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements21.7%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements17.4%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn17.4%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements8.7%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.7%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.7%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements8.7%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall4.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Contaminated with oil, grease etc4.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda Z 125 MA-K tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.4%

   61 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.8%

   43 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%

   16 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.2%

   13 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.5%

   6 tests

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play0.4%

   5 tests

7. 7.Number plate inscription missing or illegible0.4%

   4 tests

8. 8.Chain guard missing0.3%

   3 tests

What gets tested

The Z 125 MA-K fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

3,331

Test classes

class 1: 1,023 · class 2: 98

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 Z 125 MA-K?

94.6% unadjusted, from 1,121 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda Z 125 MA-K fail its MOT on?

"A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn" is recorded in 30.4% of failed Honda Z 125 MA-K tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (21.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda Z 125 MA-K usually have at its MOT?

3,331 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.