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LM53 DZW

2004 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,963 mi
Last recorded37,963 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 DZW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 37,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 34,309 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,127 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,848 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,149 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 2,900 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

silencer is rubbing rear caliper as suspension goes down

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,524 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 21,524 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,131 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,131 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,956 miles

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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LM53 DZW is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM53 DZW, 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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What year was LM53 DZW registered?

LM53 DZW is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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