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2004 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,628 mi
Last recorded19,628 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VHC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,628 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 19,628 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,239 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front perished (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 15,239 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front perished (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 15,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,534 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 13,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,716 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 10,692 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 8,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 6,688 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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EU53 VHC is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EU53 VHC, 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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What year was EU53 VHC registered?

EU53 VHC is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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