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LJ05 VPX

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,532 mi
Last recorded34,532 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-412,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VPX
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 34,532 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 34,532 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,265 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,954 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 32,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 29,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,909 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 26,907 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 23,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,811 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,372 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 19,372 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,363 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

cables fouling on steering locks

Fail 30 Mar 2013 11,363 miles

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Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

cables fouling on steering locks

Pass 25 Nov 2009 11,363 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

front mudguard loose

Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,387 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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LJ05 VPX is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 12,004 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 Cbr 125 R-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 VPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 VPX registered?

LJ05 VPX is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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