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VN05 XPK

2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,983 mi
Last recorded12,983 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-514,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XPK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RS-5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 12,983 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 12,886 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 8,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 6,515 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 5,596 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 5,591 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 5,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,502 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 5,502 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 5,263 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 4,898 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 4,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 4,686 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 4,686 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 4,388 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 4,267 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 4,267 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 14 May 2008 3,794 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RS-5?

Based on 2,621 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,528
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Drive chain excessively loose 68
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
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VN05 XPK is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 14,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 XPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RS-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN05 XPK registered?

VN05 XPK is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RS-5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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