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ML09 XLV

2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,119 mi
Last recorded17,119 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-913,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 XLV
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-9
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 17,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 17,119 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 17,119 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 14,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 10,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 8,253 miles

rear foot pegs missing but on l plates

Pass 18 Jun 2020 7,571 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 7,571 miles

Stop lamp not working hand brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

neutral light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2019 7,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 5,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 3,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 2,836 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 2,829 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 2,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 2,392 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 2,124 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-9?

Based on 14,801 MOT tests across 1,717 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
1,431
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 284
Drive chain excessively loose 266
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 178
Handlebar deformed 137
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ML09 XLV is a 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 13,158 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 Cbf 125 M-9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML09 XLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML09 XLV registered?

ML09 XLV is a 2009 Honda Cbf 125 M-9, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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