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WK09 VBJ

2009 Honda Cbf 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,162 mi
Last recorded27,162 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cbf 12510,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 VBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 27,162 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 27,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 26,004 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 26,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 25,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 24,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,240 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 23,240 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 22,042 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 21,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 20,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(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))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 30 May 2017 20,718 miles

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))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 18,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 18,986 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 15,224 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 15,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 11,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 8,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 8,184 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

cush drive rubbers have slight free play

front sprocket slightly worn

rear sprocket slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2012 6,325 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 6,325 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125?

Based on 2,798 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,333
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Drive chain worn to excess 29
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WK09 VBJ is a 2009 Honda Cbf 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cbf 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 10,998 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 Cbf 125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK09 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK09 VBJ registered?

WK09 VBJ is a 2009 Honda Cbf 125, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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