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CU05 JJX

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,773 mi
Last recorded25,773 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-412,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 JJX
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 25,773 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm / rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Panels loose

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 25,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm / rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Panels loose

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,773 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 25,773 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fairing insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2021 25,773 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

fairing insecure

Pass 28 May 2020 19,027 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 18,748 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 8,269 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 8,255 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,240 miles

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

Nearside Front foot peg rubber missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 4,018 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 4,015 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 3,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 2,545 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 2,545 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 75 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 971 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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CU05 JJX is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 12,004 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-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 JJX, 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 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU05 JJX is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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