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BF04 FEX

2004 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,588 mi
Last recorded45,588 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FEX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 45,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 40,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Side stand excessively worn pin. lean over.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 35,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side stand excessively worn pin. lean over.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,560 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 32,560 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,914 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,307 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,010 miles

Oil leak

handle bar end cap missing .n/s .

side stand unsafe .

Fail 16 Jul 2012 18,647 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2010 9,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 15 May 2009 8,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,830 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 7,828 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,754 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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BF04 FEX is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 13,325 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 BF04 FEX, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF04 FEX is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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