Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H (2017)

338 real MOT outcomes analysed • 10.3% first-time pass rate

2017 Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H

CarHunch analysed 338 real MOT records for the 2017 Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2017 Honda WW 125 EX2-H is a serious reliability concern — only 10.3% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and nearly 9 in 10 vehicles need work before they can be legally driven. Just 4.1% have suffered dangerous defects, which is reassuring on safety grounds, but the sheer scale of repeat failures suggests systemic issues with this model year.

At 22,454 miles median, these bikes are lightly used for their age, yet still accumulate an average of 0.11 failures and 0.3 advisories each — pointing to design or build problems rather than owner neglect. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection by a Honda specialist and budget for immediate remedial work; the MOT history alone indicates this cohort needs fixing before it's roadworthy.

Below average reliability 69.7% below UK average
10.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,454
typical mileage
13,219–38,412 middle half
4.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.11
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H

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 (98%) 330 8.1% 0.11
Other (2%) 8 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H 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.

13,219
low mileage
22,454
typical
38,412
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H vehicles fall between 13,219 and 38,412 miles.

2017 Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).

24 14 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.11
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Honda Ww 125 Ex2 H:

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