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AU54 VFN

2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,027 mi
Last recorded39,027 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-414,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VFN
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 39,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,044 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,032 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,419 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 20,419 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,439 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 17,439 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch cable routed wrong tight on left steering lock

Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,772 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 16,771 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

fairing insecure.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,955 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 14,954 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,254 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 13,193 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,796 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,081 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
Full Honda Cbr 125 R-4 reliability report

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AU54 VFN is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,079 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-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU54 VFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU54 VFN is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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