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HF55 BCY

2006 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,663 mi
Last recorded22,663 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbr 125 R-49,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 BCY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,663 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively control 1 (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,436 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 22,436 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,008 miles

Clutch lever pivot slightly worn.

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,006 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch pivots worn

no mirrors at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2014 21,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch pivots worn

no mirrors at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,322 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 18,322 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,057 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 13,017 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Apr 2011 9,358 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

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 8 Apr 2011 9,358 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 Apr 2010 3,612 miles

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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HF55 BCY is a 2006 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 9,610 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 HF55 BCY, 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 20 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF55 BCY is a 2006 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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