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NL56 SMV

2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-6

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,988 mi
Last recorded28,988 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-612,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 SMV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 28,988 miles

Front Farings held together with cables ties, not loose at time of MOT

Front Healight surround held in place with screws and cable ties

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 28,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp image poor

rear tyre under inflated

Fail 17 Feb 2025 28,882 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 25,536 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 25,534 miles

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative indicators can be seen from riders seat (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

clutch lever loose

Front mudguard loose and damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2022 22,222 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 22,183 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 18,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,512 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 13,935 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 13,935 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,631 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 12,631 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,593 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 12,593 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 6,707 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

left handle bar grip loose

Pass 7 Oct 2011 6,707 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

left handle bar grip loose

Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,659 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-6?

Based on 5,989 MOT tests across 740 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 198
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 135
Drive chain excessively loose 128
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 105
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NL56 SMV is a 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-6 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 12,631 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 RW-6 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL56 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL56 SMV is a 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RW-6, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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