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BF54 XXE

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,183 mi
Last recorded21,183 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XXE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 21,183 miles

clutch seized

indicators loose

Fail 6 May 2016 21,183 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam sticking (1.2.4)

Offside Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly grips loose (6.2.1f)

clutch seized

indicators loose

Pass 6 May 2016 21,183 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,987 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 20,987 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 30,548 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,379 miles

gear linkage worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,146 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

high/dip beam switch working wrong way around

Fail 5 Oct 2010 20,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

high/dip beam switch working wrong way around

slight binding to rear brake

Pass 3 Oct 2009 17,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 17,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

only one of the two headlight bulbs illuminate on dip beam

Fail 26 Sep 2008 14,250 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

only one of the two headlight bulbs illuminate on dip beam

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,843 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 10,838 miles

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

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

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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BF54 XXE is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF54 XXE, 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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BF54 XXE is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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