Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Honda Anf 125 7?

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 2009 Honda Anf 125 7?

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 2009 Honda Anf 125 7?

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 2009 Honda Anf 125 7 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 229 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Anf 125 7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.2%, 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 2009 Honda Anf 125 7?

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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Honda Anf 125 7 (2009)

229 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.2% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Anf 125 7

CarHunch analysed 229 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Anf 125 7. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Honda ANF 125-7 has a first-time pass rate of 70.1%, which is 10 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability for its age. The dangerous defect rate of 7.9% is reassuringly low, so safety isn't a major concern, but nearly three-quarters of these bikes need remedial work to pass their MOT.

With a median mileage of just under 30,000 miles, these machines have been relatively lightly used, yet still average 0.81 failures per vehicle—suggesting age-related wear is the main culprit rather than heavy use. Budget for routine repairs (brake fluid, exhaust, suspension) before each test, and have any prospective purchase inspected by a specialist mechanic, as the 1.9 advisories per bike hint at creeping deterioration across multiple systems.

We have limited data for the 2009 Honda Anf 125 7 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

86.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

7.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.81

Over 5.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 14k–41k

For context

These stats describe 229 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 229 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.9% 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 (97%)	223	85.8%	0.83

Colour Breakdown

Based on 557 Honda Anf 125 7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 37.3%

208

Blue 26.6%

148

Black 20.3%

113

Red 13.6%

Orange 1.3%

Cream 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Anf 125 7 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.

29,803

typical

14,404

low mileage

41,228

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Anf 125 7 vehicles fall between 14,404 and 41,228 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,404 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.

✓ 14,404–41,228 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Anf 125 7s sit.

⚠ Over 55,657 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Honda Anf 125 7 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 14% of 2009 Honda Anf 125 7s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.81

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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