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BP05 VRX

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,712 mi
Last recorded20,712 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VRX
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,712 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 20,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 19,732 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,026 miles

1 out of 2 headlamps working on dipped beam

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,848 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 14,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,624 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 8,461 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advised chain need adjusting

advised dust cover on fork riding up fork leg

advised front fairing loose

advised rear tyre low

advised slight binding rear brake

Fail 14 Dec 2010 8,461 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

advised rear tyre low

advised slight binding rear brake

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advised chain need adjusting

advised dust cover on fork riding up fork leg

advised front fairing loose

Pass 18 Dec 2009 7,244 miles

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

Rear tyre split in side wall

Fail 9 Dec 2009 7,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear tyre split in side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,429 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 3,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-5?

Based on 3,207 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Drive chain excessively loose 86
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
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BP05 VRX is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,759 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-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP05 VRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP05 VRX registered?

BP05 VRX is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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