Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M reliable?

Based on MOT data from 387 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cbf 125 Na M (2022)

387 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M

CarHunch analysed 387 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 387 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Honda CBF 125 is underperforming at MOT, with a 66.1% first-time pass rate sitting well below the UK average of 80%—meaning one in three bikes fails on their first test. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 4.9% of vehicles ever encountering one, so safety issues aren't widespread.

At a median mileage of 6,103 miles for a two-year-old bike, these machines are running light, yet still averaging 0.13 failures and 0.5 advisories each—suggesting modest but consistent wear issues rather than serious mechanical faults. Before buying, budget for pre-MOT servicing and ask the seller directly about what failed or was flagged on their last test, as the data indicates preventable problems are common.

The 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–11k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 387 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 387 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	386	91%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,509 Honda Cbf 125 Na M vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 32.1%

485

Blue 27.6%

417

Grey 22.2%

335

Red 18%

272

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,103

typical

3,051

low mileage

10,668

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na M vehicles fall between 3,051 and 10,668 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,051 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,051–10,668 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Cbf 125 Na Ms sit.

⚠ Over 14,401 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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