HARTFORD HD 125 S
Pass rate over time
The HD 125 S's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.1 points since 2009, 73.9% to 53.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage HD 125 S passes first time 68.5% of the time; by 20k that's 73.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a HD 125 S
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
84 | 28.7 |
| brakes |
|
57 | 19.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
33 | 11.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
27 | 9.2 |
| drive system |
|
23 | 7.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
21 | 7.2 |
| body and structure |
|
20 | 6.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
16 | 5.5 |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 2 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the HD 125 S beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the HD 125 S.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (69.8% pass). Weakest: 2005 (61.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.