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SL09 BKF

2009 Honda CBF125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,710 mi
Last recorded34,710 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda CBF12513,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 BKF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 34,710 miles

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

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 34,702 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perished

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,075 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 31,075 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 25,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,092 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 21,069 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,348 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,817 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 12,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 8,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 7,469 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 15 May 2012 7,460 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBF125?

Based on 9,423 MOT tests across 1,107 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,386
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 177
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 132
Drive chain excessively loose 129
Handlebar deformed 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
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SL09 BKF is a 2009 Honda CBF125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda CBF125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 13,793 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 CBF125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL09 BKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda CBF125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL09 BKF registered?

SL09 BKF is a 2009 Honda CBF125, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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