Honda Cbf 125 M 9 (2010)
2010 Honda Cbf 125 M 9
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Cbf 125 M 9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Honda CBF 125 has a first-time pass rate of 66.5%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 28% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine safety concern for buyers. The combination of frequent failures (1.77 per vehicle on average) and high advisory counts (5.7 per vehicle) suggests these machines accumulate maintenance issues as they age.
The median mileage of 11,419 miles is relatively low for a 14-year-old commuter bike, but the high failure rate isn't explained by abuse—it reflects the cost of keeping older small-capacity bikes roadworthy. If you're considering one, factor in that you'll likely face multiple repairs before it passes its next MOT, and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks brake and electrical systems, where dangerous defects cluster on this model.
What to check before buying a 2010 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.
- ⚠️ 27.9% 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 (99%) | 110 | 66.2% | 1.79 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 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 2010 Honda Cbf 125 M 9 vehicles fall between 7,565 and 18,873 miles.
2010 Honda Cbf 125 M 9 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% 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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