Honda Cbf 125 M B (2013)

189 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Cbf 125 M B

CarHunch analysed 189 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Cbf 125 M B. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2013 Honda CBF 125 M-B falls noticeably short of the UK average, with a 68.6% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting these bikes need more attention to stay legal. A concerning 22.2% have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, which is a red flag for potential safety issues on a used purchase.

These 125cc bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age—averaging 12,525 miles—yet still accumulating 1.26 failures per vehicle on average, pointing to wear or maintenance neglect rather than heavy use. Check the full MOT history carefully, get a pre-purchase inspection to catch any safety-critical faults before you buy, and budget for regular upkeep on suspension, brakes, and lights.

Below average reliability 11.4% below UK average
68.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,454
typical mileage
6,468–16,537 middle half
22.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.26
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 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.
  • ⚠️ 22.2% 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%) 185 68.2% 1.28
Other (2%) 4 87.5% 0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 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.

6,468
low mileage
11,454
typical
16,537
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Cbf 125 M B vehicles fall between 6,468 and 16,537 miles.

2013 Honda Cbf 125 M B — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).

13 54 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.26
Avg failures per vehicle
4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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