Honda Cbr 125 Rw A (2010)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.5% first-time pass rate

2010 Honda Cbr 125 Rw A

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Cbr 125 Rw A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2010 Honda CBR 125 is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 67.5% against the national 80%, and one in five of these bikes (22.2%) have recorded dangerous defects that demand immediate attention before purchase. The low pass rate isn't driven by fuel type variation—petrol models sit at 66.8%—but reflects consistent struggles across the cohort.

These bikes are running light at 10,461 miles median (low for their age), yet still averaging 1.27 failures and 5.6 advisories per test, suggesting inherent mechanical weaknesses rather than wear and tear. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the areas flagged as dangerous defects—this model carries real risk if you skip that step.

Below average reliability 12.5% below UK average
67.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,461
typical mileage
6,436–15,178 middle half
22.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.27
avg MOT failures per car
over 6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Honda Cbr 125 Rw A

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%) 106 66.8% 1.29
Other (2%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Honda Cbr 125 Rw A 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.

6,436
low mileage
10,461
typical
15,178
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Honda Cbr 125 Rw A vehicles fall between 6,436 and 15,178 miles.

2010 Honda Cbr 125 Rw A — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).

61 16 2014 2025

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

6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.27
Avg failures per vehicle
5.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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