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MX54 LNK

2004 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,004 mi
Last recorded22,004 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 LNK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 22,004 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 22,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached fitted incorrectly and not secure to both link pins (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 20,700 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 17,862 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 17,862 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 16,150 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 16,150 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 14,911 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 14,911 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty dip switch sticking on full beam (1.2.4)

Horn control defective sticking on (1.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 13,943 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 13,943 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 12,331 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 12,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 10,581 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 10,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 8,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 7,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 7,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 3,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 2,130 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 369 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR125R?

Based on 34,845 MOT tests across 4,022 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,538
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,005
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 860
Drive chain excessively loose 752
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 531
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 509
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MX54 LNK is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 13,325 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 CBR125R fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 1,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX54 LNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX54 LNK is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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