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LG55 OVR

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,749 mi
Last recorded21,749 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OVR
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 21,749 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 19,048 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 19,048 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 14,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 9,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 9,424 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs increase to 4000 rpm when steering turned to the right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 8,821 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 5,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 5,587 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 3,657 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 1,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 451 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 433 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 431 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-5?

Based on 3,207 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Drive chain excessively loose 86
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
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LG55 OVR is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 125 R-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG55 OVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG55 OVR registered?

LG55 OVR is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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