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YM04 VSY

2004 Honda CBR125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,152 mi
Last recorded40,152 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR125R13,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VSY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 40,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 40,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,991 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,419 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

circlip missing from top of right hand front fork

drive chain excessively tight

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,485 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake master cylinder pivot requires lubrication (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 29,485 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake master cylinder pivot requires lubrication (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play slight movement in rear arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 25,775 miles

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,510 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 22,510 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,399 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,898 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,480 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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YM04 VSY is a 2004 Honda CBR125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM04 VSY, 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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YM04 VSY is a 2004 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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