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CA12 UPL

2012 Honda CBF125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,375 mi
Last recorded22,375 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda CBF12512,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 UPL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 22,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,026 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 20,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 19,673 miles

Exhaust noisy EXHAUST NOISY (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 19,673 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE EXCESS PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy EXHAUST NOISY (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 19,675 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 19,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 19,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle tube broken (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 17,879 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 17,879 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,768 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable handle bars (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 12,603 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 12,603 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent top yoke not inline with front wheel (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 10,009 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 9,463 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda CBF125?

Based on 9,423 MOT tests across 1,107 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,386
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 177
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 132
Drive chain excessively loose 129
Handlebar deformed 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
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CA12 UPL is a 2012 Honda CBF125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Honda CBF125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,955 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 CBF125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA12 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Honda CBF125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA12 UPL is a 2012 Honda CBF125, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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