Honda Cbr 125 Rw B (2012)
2012 Honda Cbr 125 Rw B
CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2012 Honda Cbr 125 Rw B. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 CBR 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69%, which sits 11 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that signals more frequent issues than typical. Nearly one in five of these bikes (18.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously if you're considering a used example.
At a median mileage of just 12,121 miles for a 12-year-old bike, these machines haven't been thrashed, yet they still average nearly one failure per vehicle and 4.5 advisories each, suggesting age-related wear is the culprit rather than hard use. Before committing to a purchase, get a pre-buy inspection that focuses on fuel system reliability and any history of dangerous defects—the MOT record will tell you if the specific bike has ever flagged one.
What to check before buying a 2012 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 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.
- 📄 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 (97%) | 109 | 68.1% | 1 |
| Other (3%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 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 2012 Honda Cbr 125 Rw B vehicles fall between 8,058 and 16,684 miles.
2012 Honda Cbr 125 Rw B — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
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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