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SV12 LJY

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,973 mi
Last recorded25,973 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LJY
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 25,973 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 23,778 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 23,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 23,169 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis has some light corrosion but not excessive

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 21,441 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fairing pannel missing

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 21,441 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fairing pannel missing

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,434 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Forks deformed but serviceable slightly out of alignment (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front fairing panels damaged

Nearside Rear side panel missing at seat

Pass 13 Nov 2020 18,739 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fairing and side panels damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2019 18,258 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 18,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 17,951 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fairing damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 17,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,266 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 16,266 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,488 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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SV12 LJY is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV12 LJY, 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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SV12 LJY is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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