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HT53 ZWA

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,409 mi
Last recorded22,409 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 ZWA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 20,285 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 20,220 miles

Brake excessively binding Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,017 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 17,003 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre tread not clearly visible rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 12,912 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 9,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 7,993 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 7,992 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 7,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 6,705 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front brake binding slightly not enough to show on the brake tester

Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,308 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 5,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

clutch lever bracket slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 1,768 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 1,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 1,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 1,554 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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HT53 ZWA is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HT53 ZWA, 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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HT53 ZWA is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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