Honda PCX125
Real ownership data from 526 UK PCX125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common PCX125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 8.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.1% |
| Suspension | major | 4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.7% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
PCX125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 12,796 mi | 1,938 | 88.89% |
| 2018 | 12 | 23,104 mi | 3,724 | 86.54% |
| 2017 | 13 | 10,612 mi | 1,518 | 81.25% |
| 2016 | 22 | 21,268 mi | 1,180 | 91.2% |
| 2015 | 33 | 33,478 mi | 4,584 | 86.36% |
| 2014 | 53 | 25,339 mi | 4,868 | 80.89% |
| 2013 | 37 | 29,053 mi | 5,005 | 79.92% |
| 2012 | 83 | 22,954 mi | 3,986 | 79.87% |
| 2011 | 182 | 20,454 mi | 2,582 | 78.13% |
| 2010 | 76 | 20,694 mi | 2,318 | 77.78% |
PCX125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda PCX125?
Across 526 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (10.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda PCX125?
The median Honda PCX125 in the UK has covered 22,208 miles, and typically rides about 2,822 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,643 and 39,178 miles.
Is the Honda PCX125 reliable?
80.11% of Honda PCX125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.89 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 526 Honda PCX125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.