Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda Afs 110 2SH-C vs Honda CBF125
The Honda Afs 110 2SH-C passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBF125: 83.2% vs 73.3%, a 9.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda Afs 110 2SH-C | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 83.2% | 73.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.9% | 16.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +11.0 pts | +1.1 pts |
| Engine size | 109cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #2911 of 5428 | #4471 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 11,613 | 10,974 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,592 | 84,425 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Honda Afs 110 2SH-C | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 3.9% | 8.0% |
| Brakes | 3.0% | 6.8% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.8% | 6.2% |
| Structure & body | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Drive system | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.1% | 0.1% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Honda Afs 110 2SH-C | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78.9% | 72.3% |
| 2019 | 81.2% | 70.4% |
| 2020 | 81.0% | 72.1% |
| 2021 | 87.6% | 72.6% |
| 2022 | 84.8% | 72.5% |
| 2023 | 78.3% | 74.4% |
| 2024 | 87.3% | 77.0% |
| 2025 | 77.9% | 79.0% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Honda Afs 110 2SH-C | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 87.9% | 80.3% |
| 10k-20k miles | 80.4% | 68.7% |
| 20k-30k miles | 81.0% | 65.5% |
| 30k-40k miles | 78.2% | 63.9% |
| 40k-50k miles | 78.2% | 67.6% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Honda Afs 110 2SH-C vs Honda CBF125 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda Afs 110 2SH-C or the Honda CBF125?
The Honda Afs 110 2SH-C passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBF125: 83.2% vs 73.3%, a 9.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda Afs 110 2SH-C still comes out ahead: +11.0 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda Afs 110 2SH-C, +1.1 for the Honda CBF125. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda Afs 110 2SH-C fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.9% of Honda Afs 110 2SH-C MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (3.0%).
What does the Honda CBF125 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 8.0% of Honda CBF125 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (6.8%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda Afs 110 2SH-C or the Honda CBF125?
At 40k-50k miles the Honda Afs 110 2SH-C passes first time more often: 78.2% for the Honda Afs 110 2SH-C vs 67.6% for the Honda CBF125.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.