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AO55 BGK

2005 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

25,560 mi
Last recorded25,560 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR125R13,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BGK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 25,560 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 25,560 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 22,691 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 22,691 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 20,134 miles

Fairings damaged

Front flexie inscure

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 20,116 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Front disc pads wearing low.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 17,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 17,585 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 17,568 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 15,449 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied and damaged (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 15,442 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied and damaged (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,428 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 12,428 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 9,722 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 9,722 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,372 miles

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

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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AO55 BGK is a 2005 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO55 BGK, 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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AO55 BGK is a 2005 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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