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EA54 VEM

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,575 mi
Last recorded26,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VEM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,575 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 26,575 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,904 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 23,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 23,901 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated insecure (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted fluid pot to lever line kinked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 38,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 37,310 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 30,028 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,387 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 24,387 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 21,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,377 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

clutch slipping

mirror insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,335 miles

exhaust close to rear brake caliper

right hand front footrest plate cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2011 14,325 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

exhaust close to rear brake caliper

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 9,113 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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EA54 VEM is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA54 VEM, 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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EA54 VEM is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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