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Honda Mtx125rw L (1993)

235 real MOT outcomes analysed

1993 Honda Mtx125rw L

CarHunch has 235 1993 Honda Mtx125rw L vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1993 Honda Mtx125rw L doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 1993 Honda MTX125RW-L is a small-capacity motorcycle that falls outside the standard light-vehicle MOT testing regime captured in this database—these machines are tested under different rules, so direct comparison to the 80% UK car average is not meaningful. What we can say is that among the 235 examples analysed, the pass rate sits at 70.2%, which reflects the typical wear and maintenance challenges of a 30-year-old motorcycle rather than poor engineering.

At a median mileage of 17,539 miles, these bikes have been moderately used for their age, and the extremely low failure and advisory rates (0.03 per vehicle on average, with zero dangerous defects ever recorded) suggest that when they do pass MOT, they're in reasonable mechanical order. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully, have a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle mechanic, and expect that 30% failure rate may simply reflect the difficulty of keeping very old small bikes compliant rather than any fault of the machine itself.

MOT statistics not available

We have 235 1993 Honda Mtx125rw L vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 235 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 35.7%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp aim too high · Drive chain slightly loose · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Tyre wear 21.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Suspension & steering 21.4%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play · Steering headbearing has slight free play · Front wheel bearings have slight free play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Brake wear 14.3%
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Exhaust & emissions 10.7%
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition
Other issues 10.7%
Rear Drive chain worn to excess · Drive chain excessively loose · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993.

Before you buy a 1993 Honda Mtx125rw L

Based on MOT data from 235 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 ClickMechanic
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,609 Honda Mtx125rw L vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 52.1%
839
Red 47.3%
761
Black 0.6%
9
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