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AO04 ETU

2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

24,721 mi
Last recorded24,721 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-414,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

rear cush rubbers worn & bearing has play.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 22,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,280 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 22,257 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 16,032 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard offside mounting damaged

offside centre fairing repaired

offside lower fairing damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,032 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard offside mounting damaged

offside centre fairing repaired

offside lower fairing damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,951 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard offside mounting damaged

gear lever bent

nearside foot rest hanger bent

offside centre fairing repaired

offside centre fairing repaired

offside lower fairing damaged

offside lower fairing damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2009 9,124 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 9,124 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,688 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 2 Apr 2008 4,676 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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AO04 ETU is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,079 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 Cbr 125 R-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO04 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO04 ETU is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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