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EF12 XTP

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,704 mi
Last recorded22,704 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XTP
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 22,704 miles

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

rear sprocket carrier damping rubbers are worn.

Fail 30 Sep 2025 22,703 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

rear sprocket carrier damping rubbers are worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2024 22,603 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 22,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 22,350 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 20,644 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 20,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 20,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 14,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 14,051 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fairing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,808 miles

Rear Tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 13,805 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,051 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 10,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 XTP is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTP, 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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EF12 XTP is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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