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FD05 DCY

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,708 mi
Last recorded26,708 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DCY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 26,708 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 26,704 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Direction indicator not working front right indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 26,636 miles

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

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre flat (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable right hand handle bar bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,785 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing Arm Shock Linkage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 18,739 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Cracked Corner Damaging Letter (0.1 (b))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing Dash Clocks Insucure (2.1.4 (e))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing Arm Shock Linkage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 15,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 11,004 miles

Nearside Rear drive chain very rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,674 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 9,674 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,459 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 7,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 5,253 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 5,253 miles

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

chain rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 1,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 1,629 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-5?

Based on 3,207 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Drive chain excessively loose 86
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
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FD05 DCY is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,759 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 R-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD05 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FD05 DCY is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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