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BD54 XPR

2005 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,744 mi
Last recorded23,744 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR125R13,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XPR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 23,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 20,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 20,229 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 20,216 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Front inner pad (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 20,204 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 15,264 miles

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

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

Gear selector clamp slightly loose on gear shaft

Pass 30 Oct 2020 14,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,686 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 14,635 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,635 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,420 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 10,690 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,645 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,868 miles

rear tyre tread depth 1.6 mm

Pass 10 Mar 2007 3,331 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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BD54 XPR is a 2005 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD54 XPR, 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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BD54 XPR is a 2005 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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