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BF05 UWP

2005 Honda CBR125R

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

27,409 mi
Last recorded27,409 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR125R13,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UWP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 27,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 27,409 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 27,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 25,547 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 25,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,559 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 24,557 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 23,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,330 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 15,103 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,631 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 14,631 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 13,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,126 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 11,126 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Oil leaking from base gasket

Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,047 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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BF05 UWP is a 2005 Honda CBR125R in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF05 UWP, 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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BF05 UWP is a 2005 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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