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AV62 XVO

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

37,939 mi
Last recorded37,939 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XVO
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 37,939 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 37,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose securing nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected builds revs when turnt (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre flat

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,853 miles

Offside Rear indicator lense damaged

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear brake lever bent

Fail 6 Mar 2023 35,853 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating housing damaged for lever securing point (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely grabs and then sticks on (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lense damaged

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear brake support locking device missing

Fail 15 Nov 2022 35,851 miles

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

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

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear brake torque arm (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

gearchange linkage and pivot worn

rear brake lever bent

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,240 miles

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

gear lever and pivot bound with tape

Fail 24 Sep 2021 33,240 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

gear lever and pivot bound with tape

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,138 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned with handlebars (2.4 (a))

Front brake slightly binding on when wheel is raised off ground

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,463 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear number plate slightly cracked on one side but can be read

Fail 25 Jun 2018 30,457 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear number plate slightly cracked on one side but can be read

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,077 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 22,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,939 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake master cylinder reservior cap has fixing missing - but has no signs of leaking fluid.

R/H side of handlebars slightly bent.

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive & fitted backwards (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Handlebars slightly to right - when wheels straight. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 14,937 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid due to broken fixing bolt (3.2.B1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 14,916 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 49kg (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

both tyres slightly under inflated.

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-b?

Based on 23,698 MOT tests across 3,082 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
3,082
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 324
Drive chain excessively loose 282
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 228
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 164
Handlebar deformed 141
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AV62 XVO is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 12,218 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 Cbf 125 M-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV62 XVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV62 XVO is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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