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MK12 XDL

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,274 mi
Last recorded21,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XDL
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 21,274 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn to the limit in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 18,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to the limit in centre section with age related cracking to the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 17,048 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 12,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 10,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 9,442 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 9,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 6,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 6,550 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,527 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-b?

Based on 23,698 MOT tests across 3,082 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
3,082
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 324
Drive chain excessively loose 282
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 228
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 164
Handlebar deformed 141
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MK12 XDL is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 12,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbf 125 M-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK12 XDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK12 XDL is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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