HONDA CM125CC
Pass rate over time
The CM125CC's first-time pass rate has risen 8.3 points since 2006, 65.2% to 73.5%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CM125CC passes first time 74.5% of the time; by 40k that's 67.2%.
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 CM125CC
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
69 | 27.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
64 | 25.2 |
| drive system |
|
30 | 11.8 |
| brakes |
|
25 | 9.8 |
| body and structure |
|
22 | 8.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
16 | 6.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
14 | 5.5 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 2.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 1.6 |
| driving controls |
|
4 | 1.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CM125CC beats 0 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 CM125CC.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1984 (72.5% pass). Weakest: 1985 (59.0%).
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.