Herald CAFE 125
Real ownership data from 140 UK CAFE 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CAFE 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.1% |
| Suspension | major | 3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3% |
| Other | major | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
CAFE 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 31 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 67 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 1,710 mi | 364 | 100% |
| 2022 | 18 | 9,944 mi | 1,151 | 72.22% |
CAFE 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Herald CAFE 125?
Across 140 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Herald CAFE 125?
The median Herald CAFE 125 in the UK has covered 8,229 miles, and typically rides about 898 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,673 and 11,498 miles.
Is the Herald CAFE 125 reliable?
77.27% of Herald CAFE 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.38 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 140 Herald CAFE 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.