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RF12 FOM

2012 Honda Cbf

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,754 mi
Last recorded36,754 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf10,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FOM
MakeHonda
ModelCbf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 36,754 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 36,753 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Aug 2024 36,747 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Switch not working unless held in. (4.1.3 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 36,744 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Switch not working unless held in. (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 31,099 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 23,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 15,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 11,226 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play steering head bearings extremely notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 9,582 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 6,965 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 6,965 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 5,903 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 5,897 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf?

Based on 44,400 MOT tests across 7,994 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 194
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RF12 FOM is a 2012 Honda Cbf in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 10,915 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF12 FOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF12 FOM is a 2012 Honda Cbf, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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