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RF61 GYW

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,215 mi
Last recorded17,215 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 GYW
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 17,215 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 17,215 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Fr. stop switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 14,370 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 13,008 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Fr. Pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 13,008 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Fr. Pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 7,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 7,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 7,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 7,722 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 7,722 miles

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,299 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 7,299 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 4,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 4,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 955 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-b?

Based on 23,698 MOT tests across 3,082 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
3,082
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 324
Drive chain excessively loose 282
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 228
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 164
Handlebar deformed 141
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RF61 GYW is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 12,218 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 125 M-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF61 GYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF61 GYW registered?

RF61 GYW is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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