Honda Msx 125 G (2016)
2016 Honda Msx 125 G
CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Msx 125 G. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Honda MSX 125-G is a significant reliability concern, with only a 14.6% first-time pass rate—dramatically worse than the UK average of 80%—and a CarHunch score of just 45. The dangerous defect rate of 0.6% is mercifully low, but the petrol models' 5.6% pass rate suggests systemic issues across the cohort.
These are low-mileage bikes (median 6,421 miles for their age), so the poor passes aren't down to hard use or age-related wear. The minimal failure and advisory counts (0.05 and 0.1 per vehicle respectively) suggest that when they do fail their MOT, it's typically one or two significant issues rather than accumulated problems—meaning repairs could be concentrated but potentially expensive. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure points that are catching out 85% of these bikes at test time.
What to check before buying a 2016 Honda Msx 125 G
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 (90%) | 156 | 5.6% | 0.04 |
| Other (10%) | 17 | 96.9% | 0.12 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Honda Msx 125 G 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 2016 Honda Msx 125 G vehicles fall between 4,491 and 8,822 miles.
2016 Honda Msx 125 G — Still on the Road
12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2024.
MOT History Averages
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