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GJ11 CBU

2011 Honda CBR125R

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,375 mi
Last recorded37,375 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda CBR125R14,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 CBU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 37,375 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering stem top nut tight - but thread on stem not going fully throught nut. Rear brake pad backings very corroded. L/H/F Footrest bent backwards. Front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked.

Fail 21 Feb 2026 37,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working L/H/F Indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar excessively deformed L/H Handle bar bent back (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working R/H/F Indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering stem top nut tight - but thread on stem not going fully throught nut. Rear brake pad backings very corroded. L/H/F Footrest bent backwards. Front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked.

Pass 7 Sep 2024 35,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 34,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 32,883 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 32,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,557 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 28,545 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,774 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 15,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 13,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 13,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 6,397 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 6,397 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,634 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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GJ11 CBU is a 2011 Honda CBR125R in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 14,668 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 GJ11 CBU, 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 15 years old, this Honda CBR125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ11 CBU is a 2011 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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