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HF04 BNL

2004 Honda CBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,392 mi
Last recorded14,392 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR12514,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 BNL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 14,392 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,851 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 13,851 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,481 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 12,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,450 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,260 miles

object in rear tyre

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind on front and rear brakes

small cracks on front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

n/s/f footrest bent

Fail 2 Jun 2010 19,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

n/s/f footrest bent

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,414 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 13,414 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR125?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,684
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 116
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 99
Drive chain excessively loose 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
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HF04 BNL is a 2004 Honda CBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 14,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 BNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF04 BNL is a 2004 Honda CBR125, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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