Honda Pcx125 (2011)
2011 Honda Pcx125
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Pcx125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Honda PCX125 passes its MOT at 85.2%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but the troubling figure here is that 28.5% of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly three times the typical rate—making pre-purchase inspection essential if safety is your priority.
At just 13,510 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old machine, these are relatively lightly used, yet they still average 1.42 failures and 4.8 advisories per test, suggesting wear-related issues creep in steadily even at modest miles. Before buying one, get a mechanic to check the brakes, lights, and chassis condition thoroughly, since the dangerous defect history indicates these areas have been problematic across the model.
What to check before buying a 2011 Honda Pcx125
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.
- ⚠️ 28.5% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Honda Pcx125 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 2011 Honda Pcx125 vehicles fall between 6,961 and 20,897 miles.
2011 Honda Pcx125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Honda Pcx125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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22.2%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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13.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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13.3%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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