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HW09 BDF

2009 Honda CBF125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

36,584 mi
Last recorded36,584 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda CBF12513,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 BDF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 36,584 miles

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

nearside footrest bent

Fail 19 Sep 2026 36,584 miles

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

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

nearside footrest bent

Pass 27 Sep 2025 34,535 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre worn uneven

nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2025 34,533 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre worn uneven

nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2023 33,081 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Mar 2023 33,081 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2022 30,154 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Feb 2022 30,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2021 27,926 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 27,923 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 25,816 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,556 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 23,556 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 21,328 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Glass (1.2.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Center stand (6.1.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 21,282 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Glass (1.2.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Center stand (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,934 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 16,934 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 15,312 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,312 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,023 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Mar 2014

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,638 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,755 miles

chain has tight links

Fail 29 Feb 2012 10,755 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

chain has tight links

How Reliable is the Honda CBF125?

Based on 9,423 MOT tests across 1,107 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,386
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 177
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 132
Drive chain excessively loose 129
Handlebar deformed 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
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HW09 BDF is a 2009 Honda CBF125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2009 Honda CBF125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 13,793 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 CBF125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW09 BDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda CBF125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW09 BDF is a 2009 Honda CBF125, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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