Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Ajs Modena 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Ajs Modena 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Ajs Modena 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Ajs Modena 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles, the 2018 Ajs Modena 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Ajs Modena 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ajs Modena 125 (2018)

245 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.4% first-time pass rate

2018 Ajs Modena 125

CarHunch analysed 245 real MOT records for the 2018 Ajs Modena 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 AJS Modena 125 is underperforming on reliability: its first-time MOT pass rate of 68.4% trails the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in five owners have encountered a dangerous defect, which is a legitimate concern for safety-conscious buyers. With a median mileage of just 2,494 miles for a six-year-old bike, these are lightly-used machines, yet they're still failing their first test at a higher-than-average rate.

The average bike in this cohort has accumulated 0.56 failures and 1.2 advisories per MOT, suggesting recurring minor issues rather than catastrophic problems. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection performed by a mechanic familiar with Chinese-market 125cc models, and budget for repairs during the first year of ownership.

We have limited data for the 2018 Ajs Modena 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

17.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.56

Over 3.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–4k

For context

These stats describe 245 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	232	83.7%	0.59

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,013 Ajs Modena 125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 34.2%

689

White 16.6%

335

Red 14.5%

291

Blue 11.4%

229

Grey 10.6%

214

Orange 8.9%

179

Turquoise 3.2%

Green 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Ajs Modena 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

2,494

typical

1,079

low mileage

4,185

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Ajs Modena 125 vehicles fall between 1,079 and 4,185 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,079 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 1,079–4,185 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Ajs Modena 125s sit.

⚠ Over 5,649 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Ajs Modena 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2018 Ajs Modena 125s are still active.

82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.56

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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