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AP05 LMO

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,867 mi
Last recorded46,867 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LMO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 46,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,817 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 43,817 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 33,401 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 33,401 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 26,861 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively inner brake pad worn (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension swing arm corroded

petrol tank has free movement but still secure

Fail 10 Mar 2022 26,858 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear not working. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,080 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 22,065 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly perished (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 12,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

l plate brushes wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,537 miles

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

front tyre wall perished but not excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,392 miles

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 3,692 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-5?

Based on 3,207 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Drive chain excessively loose 86
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
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AP05 LMO is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,759 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-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 LMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AP05 LMO is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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