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EJ05 RCY

2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,513 mi
Last recorded29,513 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-514,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RCY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RS-5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,513 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 29,513 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,206 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,282 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Clutch operation stiff

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 19,282 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Clutch operation stiff

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,114 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,114 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 8,765 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,765 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,281 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5?

Based on 2,621 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,528
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Drive chain excessively loose 68
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
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EJ05 RCY is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 14,284 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 Cbr 125 RS-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ05 RCY is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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