Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Keeway K-Light 125 E5 vs Honda CBF125
The Honda CBF125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Keeway K-Light 125 E5: 73.3% vs 70.3%, a 3.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Keeway K-Light 125 E5 | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 70.3% | 73.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 20.0% | 16.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -7.0 pts | +1.1 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #4706 of 5428 | #4471 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 3,394 | 10,974 |
| MOT tests analysed | 515 | 84,425 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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 | Keeway K-Light 125 E5 | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 14.8% | 8.0% |
| Steering & suspension | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Brakes | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| Structure & body | 7.0% | 4.1% |
| Tyres & wheels | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Drive system | 0% | 2.0% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 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 mileage
| Mileage | Keeway K-Light 125 E5 | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 73.0% | 80.3% |
| 10k-20k miles | 45.8% | 68.7% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Keeway K-Light 125 E5 vs Honda CBF125 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Keeway K-Light 125 E5 or the Honda CBF125?
The Honda CBF125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Keeway K-Light 125 E5: 73.3% vs 70.3%, a 3.0-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBF125 still comes out ahead: -7.0 points vs comparable bikes for the Keeway K-Light 125 E5, +1.1 for the Honda CBF125. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Keeway K-Light 125 E5 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 14.8% of Keeway K-Light 125 E5 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (9.3%).
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%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.