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RE54 HSL

2004 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,003 mi
Last recorded20,003 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 HSL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 20,003 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 20,003 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 46,730 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

all discs pitted

body corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 45,308 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

body corroded

engine noisy

oil leak

some damage to motor bike fairing

Pass 18 May 2020 42,316 miles

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

some damage to motor bike fairing

Fail 4 Jan 2020 40,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 40,879 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,041 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 37,037 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,247 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play close to limit REPLACE SOON (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,818 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,818 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,846 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 23,846 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,089 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 21,089 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,823 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 15,823 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,206 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,206 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,731 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,035 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 8,034 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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RE54 HSL is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE54 HSL, 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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RE54 HSL is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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