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YJ53 MAU

2004 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,854 mi
Last recorded58,854 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 MAU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,854 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 58,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,988 miles

disc worn

indicators have tape on fixings

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,613 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 50,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel slightly mis-aligned

Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,491 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 39,472 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear wheel slightly misaligned

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,099 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 32,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,070 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,440 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 19,438 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 2,607 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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YJ53 MAU is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ53 MAU, 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 YJ53 MAU registered?

YJ53 MAU is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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