Honda Cbf 125 M B (2011)
2011 Honda Cbf 125 M B
CarHunch analysed 1,493 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cbf 125 M B. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Honda CBF 125 has a 70% first-time pass rate, which is 10 points below the UK average, and over a quarter of these bikes (26.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a buyer prioritising safety. The low pass rate and high dangerous defect rate suggest this model attracts riders who may neglect maintenance or service aggressively.
At just over 12,000 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old bike, these machines are lightly used, yet they still average 1.49 failures and 5.4 advisories per MOT attempt, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition, chain wear, and tyre health, as these are likely culprits in the failure data.
What to check before buying a 2011 Honda Cbf 125 M B
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.
- ⚠️ 26.5% 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%) | 1,464 | 69.7% | 1.51 |
| Other (2%) | 29 | 86.6% | 0.52 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Honda Cbf 125 M B 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 2011 Honda Cbf 125 M B vehicles fall between 8,112 and 17,247 miles.
2011 Honda Cbf 125 M B — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 302 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% 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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