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LJ55 XOU

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,554 mi
Last recorded21,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-412,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 21,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 21,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 19,020 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2023 15,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 15,052 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 11,449 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 11,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 4,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 4,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 4,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 4,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 3,701 miles

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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LJ55 XOU is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ55 XOU, 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 LJ55 XOU registered?

LJ55 XOU is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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