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GY05 UMB

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,043 mi
Last recorded15,043 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-412,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UMB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 15,043 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 15,043 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 15,401 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear Lever Bent

Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 13,364 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,706 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 7,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 7,922 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 17 Jul 2012 4,665 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 3,274 miles

Clutch lever bracket damaged

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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GY05 UMB is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 12,004 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 R-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY05 UMB is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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