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DS54 CGE

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,782 mi
Last recorded19,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-412,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 CGE
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 19,782 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer rubbing on brake calliper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre has perishing on o/s sidewall

Fail 23 Jun 2026 19,782 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted fitted back to front (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly reving on left lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer rubbing on brake calliper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre has perishing on o/s sidewall

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 27,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 25,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 20,987 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 20,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Fork Leg Dust Seal Corroded.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 20,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fork Leg Dust Seal Corroded.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 18,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Fork Dust Seal, Rotten. (5.3.3 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 18,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Fork Dust Seal, Rotten. (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,917 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,426 miles

Both front fork dust seals perished

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 10,426 miles

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

Both front fork dust seals perished

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 6,786 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 6,652 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 4,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 4,414 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 4,169 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 4,005 miles

brake light doesnt work off front brake lever

Pass 28 Jan 2008 3,625 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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DS54 CGE is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS54 CGE, 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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DS54 CGE is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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