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LC12 AVM

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,806 mi
Last recorded18,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AVM
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 18,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 17,109 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 17,088 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 13,906 miles

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/rear footrest slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 13,883 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned not meeting minimum separation distance of 240mm (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake lever bent

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stand corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,223 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

gear lever bent

rear brake lever bent

Fail 14 Jun 2019 9,184 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated fixing point fractured (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

gear lever bent

rear brake lever bent

Pass 27 Apr 2018 6,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 5,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 4,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 3,229 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-b?

Based on 23,698 MOT tests across 3,082 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
3,082
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 324
Drive chain excessively loose 282
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 228
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 164
Handlebar deformed 141
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LC12 AVM is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 12,218 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-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 AVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC12 AVM is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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