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SN05 HCV

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,094 mi
Last recorded26,094 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-412,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 HCV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 26,094 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 26,094 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 25,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 25,449 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 25,446 miles

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Wheel spacer (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 27,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,876 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

mirrors not fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,533 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 25,533 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,843 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,843 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,760 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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SN05 HCV is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 12,004 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 Cbr 125 R-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 HCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN05 HCV is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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