Honda Cb 125t (1987)
1987 Honda Cb 125t
CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 1987 Honda Cb 125t. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1987 Honda CB125T falls slightly short of the UK average MOT pass rate at 75.6%, compared to the national 80%, suggesting these ageing bikes need a bit more attention to stay roadworthy—though a dangerous defect has turned up in just 17.5% of them, which isn't alarming for a 37-year-old machine. The median mileage of 25,521 is modest for the age, indicating most surviving examples are either carefully preserved or have had relatively light use, which bodes well for overall condition.
These bikes average just 1.06 failures per test but rack up 3.3 advisories, meaning most don't have serious problems yet tend to accumulate minor wear items like cables, bearings, and trim. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on fuel system and electrics—the real weak points on a 37-year-old motorcycle—and factor in fresh consumables rather than expecting a trouble-free ride.
What to check before buying a 1987 Honda Cb 125t
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 1987 Honda Cb 125t 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 1987 Honda Cb 125t vehicles fall between 17,347 and 33,051 miles.
1987 Honda Cb 125t — Still on the Road
10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
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