Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Pcx125?

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 2011 Honda Pcx125?

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 2011 Honda Pcx125?

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.

How many 2011 Honda Pcx125 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Honda Pcx125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Pcx125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Honda Pcx125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Honda Pcx125 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (64.9% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (52.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (35.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Honda Pcx125?

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 Pcx125 (2011)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.2% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Pcx125

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Pcx125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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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.

We have limited data for the 2011 Honda Pcx125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these cars 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

85.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.42

Over 8.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 7k–21k

For context

These stats describe 130 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.

What tends to go wrong

Based on 130 cars. % = share of cohort with at least one match (advisories + failures combined).

~1 in 3 Tyre wear

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (64.9%) · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (52.9%) · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (31.6%) · …

💡 Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. A used-car inspection will confirm how much is left.

~1 in 3 Brake wear

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (35.6%) · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (13.3%) · Front Brake binding but not excessively (11.1%) · …

💡 Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

~1 in 10 Suspension & steering

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (13.3%) · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (12.4%) · Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (7.1%) · …

💡 Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Before you buy a 2011 Honda Pcx125

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Pcx125 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.

13,510

typical

6,961

low mileage

20,897

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Pcx125 vehicles fall between 6,961 and 20,897 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,961 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.

✓ 6,961–20,897 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Pcx125s sit.

⚠ Over 28,210 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Pcx125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 19% of 2011 Honda Pcx125s are still active.

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.
* 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

8.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.42

Avg failures per vehicle

4.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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