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FH57 EBF

2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,398 mi
Last recorded28,398 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-713,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 EBF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 28,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 28,365 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 26,823 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount to swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 26,820 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount to swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,869 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 25,869 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,309 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 24,304 miles

Rear 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))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 21,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,582 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 19,582 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 18,744 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2016 18,744 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,846 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 11,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 7,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 6,062 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-7?

Based on 5,145 MOT tests across 611 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
611
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Drive chain excessively loose 100
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 82
Full Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 reliability report

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FH57 EBF is a 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 13,804 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 RW-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH57 EBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH57 EBF is a 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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