Head-to-head · 2005–2025
KTM 125 Duke 18 vs Honda CB125F
The Honda CB125F passes its MOT first time more often than the KTM 125 Duke 18 — 81.2% vs 76.3%, a 4.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | KTM 125 Duke 18 | Honda CB125F |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 76.3% | 81.2% |
| Outright fail rate | 13.0% | 11.1% |
| Median miles at test | 8,023 | 8,847 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,711 | 30,606 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | structure and attachments |
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.