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2023 Honda Monkey125
Limited data: few reports on file, read the verdict loosely
Too few owner complaints are on file to affirm this car. Treat it as unproven, not endorsed, and lean hard on a professional pre-purchase inspection.
2 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
What the record shows so far
Only 2 owner complaints on file for this exact model year, too few to judge long-term reliability. Treat this as unproven, not endorsed, and lean on a professional inspection.
The math, shown
Full methodology →How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA hasn’t published a crash-test rating for this model year. That’s common for lower-volume or older models. It doesn’t mean the car is unsafe, just that this program hasn’t tested it.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2023 Honda Monkey125, plotted where owners report it happening.
Engine
50%1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2023 Honda Monkey 125 Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the engine…”
Transmission & drivetrain
50%1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“The 5 speed transmissions have a very well known defect among the community of owners. A general post from the thousands that have this same issue. I finally took my 2…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.