Honda @ 125 (2002)
2002 Honda @ 125
CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda @ 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Honda @ 125 passes its MOT on first attempt 84% of the time, four points above the UK average, which is a solid endorsement of its basic durability. However, 16.1% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so mechanical inspection before purchase is essential.
These machines show modest mileage for their age—a median of just 11,268 miles suggests many were lightly ridden—and the 1.29 average failures per vehicle indicates manageable maintenance costs when issues do arise. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-sale inspection focus on the systems that generated advisories (averaging 2.7 per bike), as addressing small problems now will keep you on the road.
What to check before buying a 2002 Honda @ 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Honda @ 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Honda @ 125 vehicles fall between 8,035 and 19,904 miles.
2002 Honda @ 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
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