Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Anf 125 A?

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 2011 Honda Anf 125 A?

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 2011 Honda Anf 125 A?

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 2011 Honda Anf 125 A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 382 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Anf 125 A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.4%, 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 2011 Honda Anf 125 A?

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 A (2011)

382 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Anf 125 A

CarHunch analysed 382 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Anf 125 A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 382 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2011 Honda ANF 125-A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75%, which is 5 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting slightly above-average wear for a 13-year-old scooter. The good news is that only 9.7% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues are relatively uncommon in this cohort.

These machines are running at a sensible 27,756 miles median mileage for their age, and while they average 0.7 failures per MOT, the 2.1 advisories per vehicle indicate that minor maintenance issues crop up regularly—typical for older two-wheelers. If you're considering one, factor in routine attention to brakes, lights, and cables, and always ask the seller for full MOT history before committing.

The 2011 Honda Anf 125 A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

88.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.7

Over 5.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 12k–40k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 382 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 382 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.7% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	377	88.4%	0.71

Colour Breakdown

Based on 995 Honda Anf 125 A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 39.6%

394

Silver 38.6%

384

Black 12.3%

122

White 8.5%

Cream 1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Anf 125 A 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.

27,756

typical

11,843

low mileage

40,033

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Anf 125 A vehicles fall between 11,843 and 40,033 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,843 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.

✓ 11,843–40,033 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Anf 125 As sit.

⚠ Over 54,044 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Anf 125 A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 24% of 2011 Honda Anf 125 As are still active.

Numbers are declining — 63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (24% 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

5.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.7

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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