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WG53 HXA

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,272 mi
Last recorded43,272 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HXA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 43,272 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 38,438 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 36,472 miles

Anti rattle shim missing from front caliper.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cracking in tread of front tyre.

Cracking in tread of rear tyre.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,377 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 36,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,130 miles

speedometer loose

Fail 24 May 2019 32,130 miles

Brake excessively binding front brake binding badly (1.2.1 (f))

Brake excessively binding rear brake binding badly (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint on exhaust leaking bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock steering fouling on wiring hanging from electrics and horn (2.1.4 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

loose drive chain

speedo loose

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,868 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm area (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,798 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 29,798 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,844 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 22,779 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 22,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,847 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 6,847 miles

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)

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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WG53 HXA is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WG53 HXA, 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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WG53 HXA is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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