Honda Cbf 125 M D (2014)
2014 Honda Cbf 125 M D
CarHunch analysed 363 real MOT records for the 2014 Honda Cbf 125 M D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Honda CBF 125 is a significant reliability concern: only 20.4% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the petrol version fares even worse at 15.5%. With a dangerous defect rate of 6.3%, nearly one in sixteen of these bikes have shown serious safety issues—well above what you'd accept in a used purchase.
At just under 12,500 miles median, these are low-mileage machines, yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.31 failures and 1.0 advisories per test, suggesting age-related decay rather than heavy use. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection from a Honda specialist focusing on electrics, fuel system, and brake components—the MOT data points to these as repeated problem areas on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2014 Honda Cbf 125 M D
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 (93%) | 339 | 15.5% | 0.31 |
| Other (7%) | 24 | 90.1% | 0.38 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Honda Cbf 125 M D 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 2014 Honda Cbf 125 M D vehicles fall between 6,256 and 15,798 miles.
2014 Honda Cbf 125 M D — Still on the Road
30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
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
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