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VK54 MVC

2004 Honda CBR125R

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

19,611 mi
Last recorded19,611 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 MVC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 19,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 19,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 31,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 31,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 31,782 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,268 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,037 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 30,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 22 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 30,027 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing copper washers fitted incorrectly to hose fitting (not either side) (3.1.2b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess sprocket carrier bearing (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system silencer strap inneffective (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. restricted movement (2.3.6b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low high beam (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low low beam (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link fitted incorrectly (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. requires slight adjustment to right (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear lever pivot worn

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 25,731 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear lever pivot worn

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 23,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,096 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 23,096 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 20,377 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 20,376 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,483 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR125R?

Based on 34,845 MOT tests across 4,022 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,538
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,005
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 860
Drive chain excessively loose 752
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 531
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 509
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VK54 MVC is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 13,325 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 CBR125R fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 1,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK54 MVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda CBR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK54 MVC is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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