HONDA ANF 125-7

125cc Petrol Class 1

#2792 of 5426 overall #429 of 921 HONDAs #39 of 734 commuter bikes

83.8%

first-time pass rate

7.7%

failed outright

15,366

median miles at test

2,781

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The ANF 125-7's first-time pass rate has risen 10.8 points since 2010, 84.1% to 94.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ANF 125-7's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage ANF 125-7 passes first time 90.2% of the time; by 50k that's 74.8%.

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 ANF 125-7

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	151	26.3	0.8×
brakes	97	16.9	0.6×
tyres and wheels	83	14.4	1.2×
steering and suspension	76	13.2	0.7×
drive system	49	8.5	1.9×
lamps and reflectors	45	7.8	0.6×
structure and attachments	31	5.4	1.0×
body and structure	20	3.5	1.1×
reg plates and vin	13	2.3	0.8×
suspension	10	1.7	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the ANF 125-7 beats 4 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 ANF 125-7.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2007 (89.2% pass). Weakest: 2010 (74.1%).

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.

HONDA ANF 125-7 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA ANF 125-7 reliable?

The HONDA ANF 125-7 is more reliable than average for its class: 83.8% of its 2,781 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #2792 of 5426 models.

What does a ANF 125-7 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 26% of all defects recorded against failed ANF 125-7 tests.

What is the best year of ANF 125-7 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (89.2%) and 2010 worst (74.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ANF 125-7 last?

The median ANF 125-7 shows 15,366 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 74.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.