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AE05 KNU

2005 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,970 mi
Last recorded53,970 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR125R13,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 KNU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 53,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 25 Feb 2019 53,760 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,485 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

cush drive rubbers worn

head light bulbs are of different type

Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

faining panels damaged and secured with cable ties

front brake hose near clocks on full lock

gear lever linkages worn and loose

rear brake master cylinder bolts cross threaded

rear brake resivour hose slightly kinked

rear brakes binding on slightly

rear hugger loose

swing arm bushes have slight play

wireing insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2013 43,466 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

faining panels damaged and secured with cable ties

front brake hose near clocks on full lock

gear lever linkages worn and loose

rear brake master cylinder bolts cross threaded

rear brake resivour hose slightly kinked

rear brakes binding on slightly

rear hugger loose

swing arm bushes have slight play

wireing insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2012 40,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,087 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 40,063 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,162 miles

Number plate slightly obscuring indicators

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 30,158 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

R/H mirror missing

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,158 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

R/H mirror missing

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,449 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number Plate cracked

How Reliable is the Honda CBR125R?

Based on 34,845 MOT tests across 4,022 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,538
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,005
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 860
Drive chain excessively loose 752
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 531
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 509
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AE05 KNU is a 2005 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 13,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBR125R fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 1,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 KNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 KNU is a 2005 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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