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YF04 FXE

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,384 mi
Last recorded37,384 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FXE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 37,384 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 37,362 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

fairings insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2024 34,932 miles

Rear foot peg rubber missing

Fail 25 Jul 2024 34,926 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding lever seized (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front mud guard broken and insecure

Rear foot peg rubber missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

chain guard missing

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,633 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 31,094 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 May 2014 30,539 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 29,031 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,291 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Wiring at front not secure but not fouling

Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,760 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 21,755 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,966 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,692 miles

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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YF04 FXE is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF04 FXE, 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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What year was YF04 FXE registered?

YF04 FXE is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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