HONDA Z 125 MA-K
Pass rate over time
The Z 125 MA-K's first-time pass rate has risen 1.4 points since 2021, 93.3% to 94.7%.
What fails on a Z 125 MA-K
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| structure and attachments |
|
39 | 29.8 | 1.0× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
36 | 27.5 | 0.4× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
20 | 15.3 | 1.9× |
| suspension |
|
12 | 9.2 | 0.3× |
| tyres |
|
10 | 7.6 | 0.3× |
| steering |
|
7 | 5.3 | 0.3× |
| brakes |
|
6 | 4.6 | — |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 0.8 | 0.1× |
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 Z 125 MA-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 Z 125 MA-K.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (95.0% pass). Weakest: 2021 (86.9%).
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 Z 125 MA-K FAQ
Is the HONDA Z 125 MA-K reliable?
The HONDA Z 125 MA-K is more reliable than average for its class: 94.1% of its 4,239 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #153 of 5426 models.
What does a Z 125 MA-K fail its MOT on most?
structure and attachments — 30% of all defects recorded against failed Z 125 MA-K tests.
What is the best year of Z 125 MA-K to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (95.0%) and 2021 worst (86.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.