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LY55 OKU

2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-512,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 OKU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 16 miles

Cush drive worn

Fail 9 Jul 2026 16 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch tight and knotchy

Cush drive worn

Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,699 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 22,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 21,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 19,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 19,787 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted back pad no location (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 18,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 16,692 miles

one seat fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2017 16,692 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

one seat fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,454 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Throttle slightly stiff

Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,858 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,858 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 8,796 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 8,796 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2012 5,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,270 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-5?

Based on 5,455 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,517
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 153
Drive chain excessively loose 142
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 88
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LY55 OKU is a 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 12,466 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 RW-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY55 OKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY55 OKU is a 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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