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CP08 JOA

2008 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

32,450 mi
Last recorded32,450 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR125R12,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 JOA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 32,450 miles

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 56,010 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 55,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 48,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 44,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 37,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 36,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 34,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever bent

Front tyre has cracks in side wall needs replacing asap

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust mounting bracket split

handle bar grips worn

Fail 7 Oct 2019 34,227 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever bent

Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust leaking at mount

rubber grips worn

Fail 4 Oct 2019 34,210 miles

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

Front 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))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever bent

Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

chain adjuster loose

exhaust hitting rear caliper

exhaust leaking at mount

rubber grips worn

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,156 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 27,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,080 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 27,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2015 25,688 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 25,688 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 22,974 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 22,974 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 13,617 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 May 2012 13,617 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 May 2011 6,851 miles

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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CP08 JOA is a 2008 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 12,593 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 CP08 JOA, 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 18 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CP08 JOA registered?

CP08 JOA is a 2008 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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