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DS57 WRP

2008 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,924 mi
Last recorded44,924 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR125R12,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 WRP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 44,924 miles

Offside 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 14 Apr 2025 40,925 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 40,925 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,243 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 38,243 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 35,650 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 35,604 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated Lever perch is broken, Clutch lever not secured at all (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Clutch lever fouling on fairing (2.1.4 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Wiring needs securing around headlamp area.

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

Pass 4 May 2021 27,476 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 27,399 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All indicators are white. (4.4.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control does not operate the brake lamp. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,571 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

gear lever bent

Fail 7 Mar 2020 23,598 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

gear lever bent

Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 21,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,744 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 17,744 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,629 miles

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

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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DS57 WRP is a 2008 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS57 WRP, 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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DS57 WRP is a 2008 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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