Pass rate over time
The C 125 A-K's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.9 points since 2021, 97.9% to 95.0%.
What fails on a C 125 A-K
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
30 | 44.1 | 2.4× |
| brakes |
|
19 | 27.9 | 0.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 8.8 | 0.2× |
| suspension |
|
5 | 7.4 | 0.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 5.9 | 0.4× |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.9 | 0.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2.9 | 0.5× |
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
On first-time pass rate the C 125 A-K beats 4 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 C 125 A-K.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (97.2% pass). Weakest: 2021 (94.2%).
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 C 125 A-K FAQ
Is the HONDA C 125 A-K reliable?
The HONDA C 125 A-K is more reliable than average for its class: 96.0% of its 1,666 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #26 of 5426 models.
What does a C 125 A-K fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 44% of all defects recorded against failed C 125 A-K tests.
What is the best year of C 125 A-K to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2018-registered examples do best (97.2%) and 2021 worst (94.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.