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AU05 XLD

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,601 mi
Last recorded21,601 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XLD
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 21,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,034 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not working but front indicators visible from normal riding position

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,818 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 16,818 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted pad fitted incorrectly (3.1.5)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 16,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,081 miles

n/s/r indicator lense is broken

Fail 6 Mar 2012 14,081 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

n/s/r indicator lense is broken

Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,182 miles

full & dipped beam reversed ; blue tell-tale light comes on with dipped beam.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,078 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 11,078 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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AU05 XLD is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU05 XLD, 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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AU05 XLD is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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