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WV12 BKU

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,695 mi
Last recorded17,695 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BKU
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 17,695 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 17,695 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure rear brake security rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 15,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 12,521 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 12,521 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 12,513 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied Front brake cannot be applied smoothly!!! (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Dangerous!!! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 7,083 miles

chain and sprockets slightly worn

front mudguard cracked

slight corrosion on frame starting to occur

Fail 27 Nov 2019 7,083 miles

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

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

front mudguard cracked

slight corrosion on frame starting to occur

Pass 25 Sep 2018 6,103 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2017 5,979 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 5,720 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 5,720 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 4,682 miles

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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WV12 BKU is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WV12 BKU, 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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WV12 BKU is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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