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AP53 HFX

2004 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,218 mi
Last recorded26,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HFX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,218 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 23,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 21,055 miles

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

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Light perishing front tyre.

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust bracket fitted incorrectly - resulting in muffler slightly loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 21,055 miles

Direction indicator not working All indicators very temperamental to use, sometimes work - sometimes not. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Light perishing front tyre.

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust bracket fitted incorrectly - resulting in muffler slightly loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 17,927 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 17,927 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 16,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,016 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,436 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 13,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,276 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,427 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 5,288 miles

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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AP53 HFX is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 13,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 HFX, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 HFX is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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