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AV55 ETL

2005 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

32,201 mi
Last recorded32,201 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR125R13,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ETL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 32,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,201 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 32,201 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 32,201 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 30,667 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 23,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,785 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 22,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,729 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,379 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 22,379 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,904 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,904 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 18,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 14,864 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 14,864 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 14,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 14,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 14,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 14,025 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,650 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 9,616 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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AV55 ETL is a 2005 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 13,586 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 CBR125R fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 1,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 ETL, 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 21 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV55 ETL is a 2005 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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