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BW53 HSZ

2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,109 mi
Last recorded12,109 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-414,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 HSZ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 12,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 11,475 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 11,370 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Broken (1.1.2 (d))

No mirrors

engine revs slightly on full lock

Fail 18 Apr 2019 11,344 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp not working From brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Broken (1.1.2 (d))

No mirrors

engine revs slightly on full lock

Pass 16 May 2017 10,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 10,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,296 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 10,290 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,094 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 8,094 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 7,810 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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BW53 HSZ is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW53 HSZ, 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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What year was BW53 HSZ registered?

BW53 HSZ is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is BW53 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 HSZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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