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AX08 KMF

2008 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda CBR125R12,593 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KMF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025

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

Fail 29 May 2025

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp fouling steering (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned no seperation (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned no seperation (4.4.3 (a))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Upper Fork yoke insecure securing nut missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 29,262 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

foot grip missing

front brake lever damaged

slight oil leak

wiring insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2023 29,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing n/s as well (4.4.3 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

foot rest grip missing

front brake lever damaged

instrument cluster insecure

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2022 29,254 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

front brake lever ball end missing but still readily available to use

front flexible brake pipe not attached to bracket

front mudguard is broken

motorcycle instrument cluster has been broken and temporary repaired and secured

rear swing arm has slight play detected in either pin or bush

Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,184 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight distortion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2021 27,177 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight distortion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 24,296 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 24,296 miles

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 23,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 22,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 20,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 20,213 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 18,465 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 18,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

clutch slow to release

n/s mirror

number plate light inop

Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,837 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 4,698 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 4,416 miles

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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AX08 KMF is a 2008 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 12,593 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 AX08 KMF, 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 18 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX08 KMF is a 2008 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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