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CU04 FBZ

2004 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,093 mi
Last recorded38,093 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2022 38,093 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Fairing panel insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing Rear red reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both front forks not damping correctly (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wiring loom loose

Fail 23 Mar 2022 38,093 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch lever housing broken

Fail 22 Mar 2022 38,093 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch lever housing broken

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 36,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 18,955 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 18,912 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 15,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 13,754 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,742 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,880 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,144 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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CU04 FBZ is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU04 FBZ, 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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CU04 FBZ is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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