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ML05 UWJ

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,064 mi
Last recorded37,064 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,064 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 37,047 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,830 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 29,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,157 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,983 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 15,983 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,925 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 11,923 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,349 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-5?

Based on 3,207 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Drive chain excessively loose 86
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
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ML05 UWJ is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,759 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-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML05 UWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML05 UWJ is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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