Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CRM125
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
64.3%
first-time pass rate
19.4%
failed outright
18,565
median miles at test
227
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the CRM125's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage CRM125 passes first time 75.5% of the time; by 20k that's 56.5%.
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 CRM125
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
66 | 34.7 |
| brakes |
|
39 | 20.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
20 | 10.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
18 | 9.5 |
| drive system |
|
15 | 7.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 5.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 3.7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
7 | 3.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 2.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 2.1 |
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 CRM125 beats 0 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 CRM125.