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LC53 WCO

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WCO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 23,209 miles

HIGH AND LOW BEAM SWITCH STICKING

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

Fail 21 May 2024 23,209 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

HIGH AND LOW BEAM SWITCH STICKING

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 21,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 21,580 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 15,559 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,814 miles

Drive chain slightly tight requires lubricating (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,777 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 10,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,632 miles

Front Bake slightly binding

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake slightly binding

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 9,342 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 9,342 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 4,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 2,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 1,319 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Handlebar end weights missing.

L/H front footrest bracket slightly bent.

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 1,319 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Handlebar end weights missing.

L/H front footrest bracket slightly bent.

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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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LC53 WCO 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 61.1%.

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 LC53 WCO, 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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LC53 WCO is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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