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L25 CBF

2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,168 mi
Last recorded6,168 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-913,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 CBF
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-9
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 6,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 5,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 5,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 4,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,740 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 23,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,649 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 21,649 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)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,840 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 18,840 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,190 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 16,190 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,676 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,892 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-9?

Based on 14,801 MOT tests across 1,717 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
1,431
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 284
Drive chain excessively loose 266
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 178
Handlebar deformed 137
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L25 CBF is a 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 13,158 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 Cbf 125 M-9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L25 CBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L25 CBF is a 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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