Honda Cbf 125 M 9 (2008)
2008 Honda Cbf 125 M 9
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Cbf 125 M 9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Honda CBF 125 has a first-time pass rate of 67.3%, notably below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this 16-year-old commuter bike. More worryingly, 28.2% of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable thresholds and a genuine buyer red flag.
At 14,419 miles average, these bikes are lightly used for their age, yet they're still accumulating 1.72 failures per vehicle and 5.2 advisories each—suggesting inherent weaknesses rather than just wear-and-tear. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the known failure points revealed by that dangerous defect history, and budget for more frequent servicing than you'd expect from a modern equivalent.
What to check before buying a 2008 Honda Cbf 125 M 9
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.
- ⚠️ 28.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (98%) | 108 | 66.7% | 1.75 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Honda Cbf 125 M 9 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 2008 Honda Cbf 125 M 9 vehicles fall between 9,035 and 16,822 miles.
2008 Honda Cbf 125 M 9 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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