CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE05 HJF

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Blue Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,113 mi
Last recorded12,113 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HJF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 12,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fairing loose

Fail 25 Apr 2026 12,113 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fairing loose

Pass 4 Apr 2025 11,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 11,826 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 10,906 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam STUCK ON MAin beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock head bearings (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre flat (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre flaT

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 8,994 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 8,975 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Oct 2022 6,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 6,152 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 5,888 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,266 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 2,988 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,478 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 1,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 837 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
Full Honda Cbr 125 R-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE05 HJF is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE05 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE05 HJF?

You can check the full history of FE05 HJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE05 HJF registered?

FE05 HJF is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is FE05 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 HJF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE05 HJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE05 HJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.