Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1989 Honda Cb125td J?

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 1989 Honda Cb125td J?

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 1989 Honda Cb125td J?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1989 Honda Cb125td J?

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 Cb125td J (1989)

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 7.7% first-time pass rate

1989 Honda Cb125td J

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 1989 Honda Cb125td J. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 72.3% below UK average

7.7%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

27,719

typical mileage

19,823–31,536 middle half

0.6%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.13

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1989 Honda Cb125td J

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	164	7.4%	0.12
Other (1%)	1	50%	2

Mileage Distribution

Most 1989 Honda Cb125td J 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.

19,823

low mileage

27,719

typical

31,536

high mileage

Half of all 1989 Honda Cb125td J vehicles fall between 19,823 and 31,536 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1989 Honda Cb125td J

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

38.5%

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
30.8%

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
30.8%

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
23.1%

Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
23.1%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
23.1%

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
23.1%

Drive chain slightly loose
15.4%

Drive chain worn to excess

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cb125td J:

1988