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DU12 YFH

2012 Honda CBF125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

31,433 mi
Last recorded31,433 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda CBF12512,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 YFH
MakeHonda
ModelCBF125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 31,433 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake hose retaining clip not attached.

gear lever loose.

n/s chain adjuster damaged.

rea lamp unit and body panels slightly loose.

rear brake pedal fouling on exhaust system.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 31,236 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working lens and bulb missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing . (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

body panels loose and damaged.

engine oil leak.

front flexible brake hose mounting not connected.

n/s drive chain adjuster damaged.

rear brake pedal fouling on exhaust system.

Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,248 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake hose retaining bracket not attached to bike

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

Offside chain adjuster plate missing - chain adjuster ineffective

Oil leaks

Rear brake reaction bracket locking pin/clip missing

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

bodywork damaged and insecure

creaking sound from front forks when steering but unable to determine the cause - no visible damage to fork legs or yokes.

exhaust silencer has been gutted and has sharp edges around exit

Fail 7 Jun 2023 25,248 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake hose retaining bracket not attached to bike

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside chain adjuster plate missing - chain adjuster ineffective

Oil leaks

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake reaction bracket locking pin/clip missing

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

bodywork damaged and insecure

creaking sound from front forks when steering but unable to determine the cause - no visible damage to fork legs or yokes.

exhaust silencer has been gutted and has sharp edges around exit

Fail 6 Jun 2023 25,189 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp loose (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake hose retaining bracket not attached to bike

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

Offside chain adjuster plate missing - chain adjuster ineffective

Oil leaks

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake reaction bracket locking pin/clip missing

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

bodywork damaged and insecure

creaking sound from front forks when steering but unable to determine the cause - no visible damage to fork legs or yokes.

exhaust silencer has been gutted and has sharp edges around exit

Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,835 miles

Fairings damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2021 20,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 19,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 19,153 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 19,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 17,445 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Offside rear view mirror broken

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 16 Dec 2017 17,445 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s headlight dip switch has unreliable operation (1.2.2b(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested headlight assembly loose . unable to carry out beam test. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle cable incorrectly fitted (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside rear view mirror broken

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 8,873 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2015 4,361 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 4,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 2,191 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda CBF125?

Based on 9,423 MOT tests across 1,107 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,386
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 177
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 132
Drive chain excessively loose 129
Handlebar deformed 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
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DU12 YFH is a 2012 Honda CBF125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda CBF125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 12,955 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 CBF125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU12 YFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Honda CBF125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU12 YFH is a 2012 Honda CBF125, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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