Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA 125R
125cc
Petrol
Class 1
59.7%
first-time pass rate
32.3%
failed outright
16,253
median miles at test
62
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a 125R
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
24 | 28.6 |
| brakes |
|
17 | 20.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 13.1 |
| drive system |
|
10 | 11.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 8.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 4.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 4.8 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 3.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 3.6 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the 125R beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k tests
GILERA
RUNNER
70.8% pass · 69.9k tests
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 125R.