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EA54 VLR

2004 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

34,537 mi
Last recorded34,537 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 34,537 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 34,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 33,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 30,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 45,985 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on and around rear swing arm/shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s chain adjuster loose

Fail 20 Jan 2023 45,982 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on and around rear swing arm/shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s chain adjuster loose

Fail 11 Jan 2023 45,972 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad retaining pin cut in two (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear caliper cap missing

Fail 3 Nov 2020 43,402 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front fairing loose

rear caliper cap missing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,343 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 42,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering clutch lever perch broken (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 40,393 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,040 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Lower shock mount (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,574 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,903 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,847 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,062 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,103 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,103 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,595 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 12,297 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 VLR is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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