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GU04 HJA

2004 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,936 mi
Last recorded41,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 41,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 41,805 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,186 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,186 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,763 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,518 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,102 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,803 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

right handlebar bent

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,580 miles

right hand footrest lightly rubbing swingarm

Fail 23 Jun 2011 25,550 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

right hand footrest lightly rubbing swingarm

Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,986 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 21,972 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,852 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 15,788 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,409 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 2,362 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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GU04 HJA is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU04 HJA, 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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GU04 HJA is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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