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AU12 VLW

2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,788 mi
Last recorded30,788 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c14,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-c
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 30,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front bar end weight missing

Nearside Lower footrest bent

Nearside Lower gear peg bent

Offside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front handle bar grip damaged not affecting operation and bar end weight missing

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2025 27,868 miles

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

Front sprocket cover missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 27,868 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Front sprocket cover missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 24,893 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Front foot peg rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 24,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Front foot peg rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,897 miles

Front brake fluid level slightly low

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 21,835 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake fluid level slightly low

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 16,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly cracking in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2021 16,172 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 15,574 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 15,574 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,540 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 10,679 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,300 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-c?

Based on 5,490 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,643
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 54
Drive chain excessively loose 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
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AU12 VLW is a 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 14,416 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-c fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-c typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-c is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU12 VLW registered?

AU12 VLW is a 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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