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FJ57 MVV

2008 Honda CBR125R

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,729 mi
Last recorded15,729 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR125R12,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 MVV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 15,729 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 15,697 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

headlamp aim

ignition barrel loose

Pass 11 Jun 2024 13,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 10,516 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 10,509 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

o/s fairing missing

o/s foot rest worn and slight bending down

revs sticking but throttle release free

springs missing off exhaust but is secure

Fail 21 Mar 2013 10,018 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

o/s fairing missing

o/s foot rest worn and slight bending down

revs sticking but throttle release free

springs missing off exhaust but is secure

Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,032 miles

chain slightly slack

throttle sticking on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 6,911 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

throttle sticking on

chain slack

Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,032 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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FJ57 MVV is a 2008 Honda CBR125R in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 12,593 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 FJ57 MVV, 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 18 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ57 MVV registered?

FJ57 MVV is a 2008 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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