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HJ07 YFM

2007 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

16,979 mi
Last recorded16,979 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda Cbr 125 RW-512,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 YFM
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 16,979 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

leaking oil

no key for fuel cap

Fail 31 Mar 2026 16,964 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect zero movement (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

leaking oil

no key for fuel cap

Pass 7 Mar 2025 16,323 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

ignition switch missing

n/s front upper fairing loose

o/s mirror missing

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Fail 5 Mar 2025 16,310 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front upper fairing loose

o/s mirror missing

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Pass 23 Oct 2023 15,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Fail 17 Oct 2023 15,114 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in rear cushdrive rubbers

Pass 12 Oct 2022 11,818 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 11,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock ignition lock loose (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing panel loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 10,804 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,441 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,243 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,243 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

split in front tyre.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 8,652 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

split in front tyre.

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-5?

Based on 5,455 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,517
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 153
Drive chain excessively loose 142
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 88
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HJ07 YFM is a 2007 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2007 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 12,517 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 RW-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ07 YFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ07 YFM is a 2007 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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