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EF12 VPZ

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67 mi
Last recorded67 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VPZ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 67 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 22,416 miles

Front side wall cracking/perishing no cords exposed

Fail 7 Sep 2024 22,416 miles

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

Front side wall cracking/perishing no cords exposed

Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,087 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 22,087 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 21,947 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front tyre perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,742 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 17,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,068 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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))

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-b?

Based on 23,698 MOT tests across 3,082 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
3,082
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 324
Drive chain excessively loose 282
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 228
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 164
Handlebar deformed 141
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EF12 VPZ is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 12,218 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 Cbf 125 M-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF12 VPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF12 VPZ registered?

EF12 VPZ is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is EF12 VPZ safe to buy?

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