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BF05 VNR

2005 Honda CBR125R

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,438 mi
Last recorded29,438 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR125R13,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VNR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 29,438 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 29,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 29,283 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 290,102 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Corner cracked off not effecting letters (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 29,093 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear Left (4.4.3 (b))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear Right (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Choke cable loose - not impeding steering

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light All indicators taped together (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever spongy

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 27,118 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 27,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 14,323 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,508 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,459 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 6,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,403 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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BF05 VNR is a 2005 Honda CBR125R in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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