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WK59 VRL

2009 Honda CBF125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,729 mi
Last recorded46,729 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda CBF12513,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VRL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 46,729 miles

Front tyre deteriortated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 46,729 miles

Front tyre deteriortated

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,454 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in gear leaver pivot

Fail 22 Mar 2023 44,437 miles

All direction indicators not working do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight flashing when on (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside riders footrest worn

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake locking device missing

sprocket carrier worn

Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,775 miles

side stand missing

Fail 19 Jan 2022 41,759 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls foot brake switch inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

centor stand very stiff

side stand missing

Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,428 miles

Offside Front indicator slightly loose

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear drive cushion worn

Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,544 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 36,539 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork yoke excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm is slightly corroded in several places (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 32,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm is slightly corroded in several places (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,037 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Sep 2014 22,036 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,223 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBF125?

Based on 9,423 MOT tests across 1,107 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,386
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 177
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 132
Drive chain excessively loose 129
Handlebar deformed 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 81
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WK59 VRL is a 2009 Honda CBF125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda CBF125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 13,793 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 CBF125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK59 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda CBF125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK59 VRL is a 2009 Honda CBF125, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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