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VX05 TUU

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,993 mi
Last recorded14,993 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 TUU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 14,993 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear brake low effort

Pass 7 May 2015 12,410 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 12,410 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 12,290 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 9,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 9,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,378 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 8,377 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 17,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,173 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 10,390 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is bent 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) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,239 miles

both tyres only just legal

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-5?

Based on 3,207 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Drive chain excessively loose 86
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
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VX05 TUU is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,759 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-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 TUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VX05 TUU is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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