Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CB125J
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
73.7%
first-time pass rate
13.6%
failed outright
12,711
median miles at test
118
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CB125J
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
24 | 52.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 15.2 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 8.7 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 6.5 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 4.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 4.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 2.2 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 2.2 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 2.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 2.2 |
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 CB125J beats 0 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA CB125F).
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 CB125J.