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MJ12 BGU

2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c14,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BGU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-c
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 48,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,982 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted - noise level okay

All indicators taped over

Slight weep of oil from right hand fork leg

Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,224 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 40,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,025 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 20,739 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 20,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 20,720 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 17,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.24mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 13,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm remaining (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2015 5,239 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-c?

Based on 5,490 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,643
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 54
Drive chain excessively loose 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
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MJ12 BGU is a 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 14,416 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-c fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ12 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-c typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-c is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ12 BGU is a 2012 Honda Cbr 125 R-c, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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