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FL04 XCJ

2004 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XCJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025
Fail 25 Apr 2025

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,143 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 33,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,475 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,522 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 28,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 28,374 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,193 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,596 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 17,596 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,678 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,516 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 8,516 miles

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

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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FL04 XCJ is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL04 XCJ, 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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FL04 XCJ is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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