Honda
Z 125 MA K
1,642 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Z 125 MA Ks pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 17.0 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
94.5%
Pass-after-fix
3.7%
Fail
1.5%
Avg miles
2,925
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Petrol cars first registered from January 2006 meet Euro 4 — compliant in London ULEZ, Birmingham CAZ, Bristol CAZ, and Glasgow LEZ.
The picture
Z 125 Ma-K: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 1,209 MOT tests, the Z 125 Ma-K returns 94.4% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is direction indicator lamp missing. Transmission belt, chain and a non-conforming number plate round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 2,510, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 10–26
Below the fleet average — generally reasonable to insure. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
10–26
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn
6 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 02
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
5 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 03
Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear
4 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 04
Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute
4 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 05
A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn
3 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 06
A wheel bearing with excessive play
3 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 07
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
2 occurrences · 0.1% of tests
- 08
A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
2 occurrences · 0.1% of tests
- 09
Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
2 occurrences · 0.1% of tests
- 10
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
2 occurrences · 0.1% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Z 125 MA K?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Z 125 MA K and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.