Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Qingqi QM 125-2V vs Honda CBF125
The Honda CBF125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Qingqi QM 125-2V: 73.3% vs 57.4%, a 15.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Qingqi QM 125-2V | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 57.4% | 73.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 29.1% | 16.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -14.1 pts | +1.1 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #5293 of 5428 | #4471 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 10,593 | 10,974 |
| MOT tests analysed | 906 | 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.
"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 | Qingqi QM 125-2V | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 17.5% | 8.0% |
| Brakes | 10.8% | 6.8% |
| Steering & suspension | 10.9% | 6.2% |
| Structure & body | 7.6% | 4.1% |
| Tyres & wheels | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Drive system | 7.2% | 2.0% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 2.8% | 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 | Qingqi QM 125-2V | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 57.7% | 72.0% |
| 2015 | 55.6% | 71.8% |
| 2016 | 62.4% | 72.2% |
| 2017 | 58.4% | 71.3% |
| 2018 | 59.2% | 72.3% |
| 2019 | 50.0% | 70.4% |
| 2020 | 53.8% | 72.1% |
| 2021 | 53.7% | 72.6% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Qingqi QM 125-2V | Honda CBF125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 60.3% | 80.3% |
| 10k-20k miles | 53.8% | 68.7% |
| 20k-30k miles | 50.5% | 65.5% |
| 30k-40k miles | 70.0% | 63.9% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Qingqi QM 125-2V vs Honda CBF125 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Qingqi QM 125-2V or the Honda CBF125?
The Honda CBF125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Qingqi QM 125-2V: 73.3% vs 57.4%, a 15.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBF125 still comes out ahead: -14.1 points vs comparable bikes for the Qingqi QM 125-2V, +1.1 for the Honda CBF125. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Qingqi QM 125-2V fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 17.5% of Qingqi QM 125-2V MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (10.9%).
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 Qingqi QM 125-2V or the Honda CBF125?
At 30k-40k miles the Qingqi QM 125-2V passes first time more often: 70.0% for the Qingqi QM 125-2V vs 63.9% for the Honda CBF125.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.