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LB53 CLN

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,322 mi
Last recorded39,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CLN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 39,322 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,086 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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))

Pass 23 May 2017 35,703 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 35,703 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,075 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 34,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired insecure (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,679 miles

front brake binding slighly

Fail 1 Aug 2014 30,608 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

front brake binding slighly

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,606 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

engine oil level low

ENGINE SPEED IS NOT IN LINE WITH THOTTLE AS THE ENGINE WILL RACE ON AFTER THOTTLE IS CLOSED

Pass 29 May 2013 23,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 23,115 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (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)

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,953 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 20,953 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,071 miles

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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LB53 CLN is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB53 CLN, 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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LB53 CLN is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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