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VX04 WVJ

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,255 mi
Last recorded14,255 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 WVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 14,255 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 14,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 13,619 miles

Clutch lever shortened lever and perch slight damage

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 13,606 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened lever and perch slight damage

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,405 miles

Clutch lever shortened lever and perch slight damage (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 10,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 8,142 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 (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Righthand handlebar possibly bent

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,142 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 (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Righthand handlebar possibly bent

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,421 miles

Front tyre valve stem slightly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2009 6,421 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front tyre valve stem slightly perished

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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VX04 WVJ is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX04 WVJ, 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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VX04 WVJ is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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