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PL05 ZVV

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,360 mi
Last recorded26,360 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-412,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ZVV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 26,360 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front lever

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

fuel cap perished but seals

Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,386 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 23,386 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,721 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 19,654 miles

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

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake component modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

clutch mount damaged

Pass 9 May 2022 17,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 13,857 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 13,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 11,997 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,636 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 9,636 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 7,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,451 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 7,451 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 6,903 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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PL05 ZVV is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 12,004 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-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 ZVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL05 ZVV is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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