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SM12 PZY

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,742 mi
Last recorded21,742 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PZY
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 21,742 miles

fork seal dust covers are perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2024 21,622 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 21,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 21,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 15,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 9,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 9,588 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 1,853 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 1,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 1,729 miles

Offside Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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SM12 PZY is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM12 PZY, 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 SM12 PZY registered?

SM12 PZY is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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