Head-to-head · 2005–2025
HONDA CBF125 vs YAMAHA XC 125 E VITY
The YAMAHA XC 125 E VITY passes its MOT first time more often than the HONDA CBF125 — 75.0% vs 73.3%, a 1.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | HONDA CBF125 | YAMAHA XC 125 E VITY |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 73.3% | 75.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 16.5% | 15.8% |
| Median miles at test | 10,974 | 10,927 |
| MOT tests analysed | 84,425 | 17,031 |
| 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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.