Hanway HC 125 CAFE RACER
Real ownership data from 245 UK HC 125 CAFE RACER motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common HC 125 CAFE RACER problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 10.2% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 10.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Other | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.7% |
| Electrical | major | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
HC 125 CAFE RACER mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1,797 mi | 907 | 80% |
| 2020 | 42 | 2,289 mi | 206 | 57.78% |
| 2019 | 35 | 1,438 mi | 530 | 66.13% |
| 2018 | 92 | 2,469 mi | 697 | 68.52% |
| 2017 | 64 | 2,828 mi | 725 | 68.86% |
HC 125 CAFE RACER questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Hanway HC 125 CAFE RACER?
Across 245 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (10.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Hanway HC 125 CAFE RACER?
The median Hanway HC 125 CAFE RACER in the UK has covered 2,400 miles, and typically rides about 672 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 760 and 4,529 miles.
Is the Hanway HC 125 CAFE RACER reliable?
67.27% of Hanway HC 125 CAFE RACER MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.19 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 245 Hanway HC 125 CAFE RACER motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.