HONDA Z 125 MA-N
Pass rate over time
The Z 125 MA-N's first-time pass rate has risen 4.1 points since 2024, 90.7% to 94.8%.
What fails on a Z 125 MA-N
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 37.5 | 0.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 31.2 | 1.1× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 25 | 0.9× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 6.2 | 0.7× |
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-N 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-N.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (94.3% pass). Weakest: 2021 (93.9%).
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-N FAQ
Is the HONDA Z 125 MA-N reliable?
The HONDA Z 125 MA-N is more reliable than average for its class: 94.2% of its 660 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #142 of 5426 models.
What does a Z 125 MA-N fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 38% of all defects recorded against failed Z 125 MA-N tests.