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AO05 VSG

2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,598 mi
Last recorded27,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-514,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VSG
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RS-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 27,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 27,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 26,970 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 23,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,722 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,929 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 10,021 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

drive chain rusty and stiff

some corosion on frame and rear suspension

some pitting on fork stansions

Fail 12 Aug 2015 10,021 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

drive chain rusty and stiff

some corosion on frame and rear suspension

some pitting on fork stansions

Pass 11 Aug 2014 6,063 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 6,061 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 4,433 miles

Chain guard missing.

Front fairing wiring loom poorly routed but not fouling steering at time of test.

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear registration plate slight damage.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 4,433 miles

Chain guard missing.

Front fairing wiring loom poorly routed but not fouling steering at time of test.

Rear registration plate slight damage.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 696 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5?

Based on 2,621 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,528
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Drive chain excessively loose 68
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
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AO05 VSG is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 14,284 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 RS-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 VSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO05 VSG registered?

AO05 VSG is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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