Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CBR 150 R
149cc
Petrol
Class 1
70.5%
first-time pass rate
18.1%
failed outright
11,225
median miles at test
105
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CBR 150 R
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 32.2 |
| brakes |
|
10 | 16.9 |
| drive system |
|
8 | 13.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
8 | 13.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 6.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 5.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 5.1 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 3.4 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.7 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.7 |
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 CBR 150 R beats 3 of its 3 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R125, HONDA CBR125R, HONDA CBR 125 R-4).
YAMAHA
YZF-R125
68.0% pass · 63.7k tests
HONDA
CBR125R
66.8% pass · 26.5k tests
HONDA
CBR 125 R-4
65.1% pass · 6,736 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 CBR 150 R.