The MOT Files

Motorcycle reliability file

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

From 631 recorded MOT tests of the Honda Z 125 MA-N, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Honda Z 125 MA-N passes 95.1% of MOT tests, against 86.5% for all motorcycles. The most recorded failure is "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear", in 30.0% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

95.1%unadjusted631 tests

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

  1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear30.0%

    3 occurrences

  2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.0%

    1 occurrences

  3. 3.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED10.0%

    1 occurrences

  4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.0%

    1 occurrences

  5. 5.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight10.0%

    1 occurrences

  6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail10.0%

    1 occurrences

  7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.0%

    1 occurrences

  8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.0%

    1 occurrences

  9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.0%

    1 occurrences

  10. 10.A drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted10.0%

    1 occurrences

  11. 11.An unsuitable tyre fitted10.0%

    1 occurrences

  12. 12.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall10.0%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

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

  1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.3%

    27 tests

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

    26 tests

  3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.4%

    15 tests

  4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.6%

    4 tests

  5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.5%

    3 tests

  6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.5%

    3 tests

  7. 7.Number plate inscription missing or illegible0.3%

    2 tests

  8. 8.Nail in tyre0.3%

    2 tests

What gets tested

The Z 125 MA-N fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
2,363
Test classes
class 1: 563 · class 2: 68

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda Z 125 MA-N?
95.1% unadjusted, from 631 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.
What does a Honda Z 125 MA-N fail its MOT on?
"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 30.0% of failed Honda Z 125 MA-N tests, followed by "Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted" (10.0%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Honda Z 125 MA-N usually have at its MOT?
2,363 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.

Analysis built from DVSA data of