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BF54 NZG

2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

31,325 mi
Last recorded31,325 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-414,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 NZG
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 31,325 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive chain fully adjusted

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Pass 23 Oct 2024 38,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 38,276 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 35,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,201 miles

Nearside Rear Foot rest unable to be lowered

Fail 18 Aug 2022 39,200 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam head lights stuck on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Chain split link clip facing wrong way

Head light aim not checked

Nearside Rear Foot rest unable to be lowered

Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 36,492 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 36,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 35,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 34,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 34,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,926 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 30,926 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,237 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

one low beam isnt working

small clearance between exhaust and rear suspension and brake caliper

the clutch action is very stiff

Fail 17 Jul 2015 28,223 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

One low beam beam isnt working

The clutch action is very stiff

The loose exhaust is pressing on the rear brake caliper when the rear suspension is operating

Pass 11 Jul 2014
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,488 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 14,488 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,272 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Various chain links seized

Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,170 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 5,159 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,002 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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BF54 NZG is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,079 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 Cbr 125 R-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 NZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF54 NZG is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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