Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Msx 125 D?

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 2013 Honda Msx 125 D?

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 2013 Honda Msx 125 D?

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 2013 Honda Msx 125 D reliable?

Based on MOT data from 329 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Msx 125 D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, 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 2013 Honda Msx 125 D?

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 Msx 125 D (2013)

329 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Msx 125 D

CarHunch analysed 329 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Msx 125 D. 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. 329 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2013 Honda MSX 125-D falls slightly below the UK average with a 75.5% first-time pass rate, suggesting these small scooters need a bit more TLC than typical vehicles. Only 11.2% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, so serious safety issues are uncommon—but nearly a quarter will fail their MOT, so budget for repairs.

With a median mileage of just 5,845 miles, these scooters are typically lightly used commuter bikes, yet they still average 0.74 failures per test, pointing to wear items like exhausts and brake components rather than major mechanical problems. Check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake system and suspension, as these generate the most failures relative to the low mileage seen.

The 2013 Honda Msx 125 D passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.74

Over 6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–12k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 329 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 329 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.3% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	314	88.8%	0.76

Colour Breakdown

Based on 407 Honda Msx 125 D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 31%

126

White 26.5%

108

Yellow 20.6%

Black 20.6%

Blue 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Msx 125 D 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.

5,845

typical

3,093

low mileage

11,560

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Msx 125 D vehicles fall between 3,093 and 11,560 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,093 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.

✓ 3,093–11,560 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Msx 125 Ds sit.

⚠ Over 15,606 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Msx 125 D — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 46% of 2013 Honda Msx 125 Ds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 122 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.74

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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