Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
James Comet vs Honda CBF125
The James Comet passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBF125: 87.9% vs 73.3%, a 14.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | James Comet | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.9% | 73.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.0% | 16.5% |
| Engine size | 98cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #1639 of 5428 | #4471 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 18,945 | 10,974 |
| MOT tests analysed | 214 | 84,425 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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.