Honda Z 125 Ma K (2020)
2020 Honda Z 125 Ma K
CarHunch analysed 668 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Z 125 Ma K. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Honda Z 125 matches the UK average almost exactly, with a 79.7% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally—this is a reliable small-capacity bike with no concerning spike in dangerous defects at just 2.1%. Petrol variants make up nearly all the data and pass at 79.2%, suggesting consistent engineering across the sample.
With a median mileage of only 1,685 miles for a four-year-old bike, these are lightly used machines, which explains the very low failure rate of 0.12 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.3. When you inspect one, focus on storage and maintenance history rather than wear, since most examples show minimal use—check the service records and tyre age regardless of the odometer reading.
What to check before buying a 2020 Honda Z 125 Ma K
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%) | 653 | 79.2% | 0.12 |
| Other (2%) | 15 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Honda Z 125 Ma K 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 2020 Honda Z 125 Ma K vehicles fall between 868 and 3,307 miles.
2020 Honda Z 125 Ma K — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 418 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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