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WM12 RCV

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,315 mi
Last recorded31,315 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 RCV
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2025 31,315 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 30,289 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 26,812 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear cush drive worn

Fail 13 Feb 2023 26,812 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror damaged

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

Rear cush drive worn

Pass 23 Sep 2021 18,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 10,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,913 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 18,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 15,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,462 miles

rear number plate

Fail 18 Aug 2015 14,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

rear number plate

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 125 M-b?

Based on 23,698 MOT tests across 3,082 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
1,290
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
3,082
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 324
Drive chain excessively loose 282
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 228
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 164
Handlebar deformed 141
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WM12 RCV is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 12,218 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 M-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM12 RCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 125 M-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbf 125 M-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WM12 RCV registered?

WM12 RCV is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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