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AO12 SXA

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,281 mi
Last recorded37,281 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SXA
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 37,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 31,227 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 31,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 25,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 25,897 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 21,830 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 20,704 miles

Front front tyre has light cracking on sidewall but not to excess

Pass 28 May 2019 19,800 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 19,793 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested Dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 16,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 16,105 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear inner tube fitted to tubeless tyre

slight bind detected when front wheel turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Fail 2 Sep 2017 16,105 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear inner tube fitted to tubeless tyre

slight bind detected when front wheel turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,767 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre is tubeless type with tube fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 15,767 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

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

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

rear tyre is tubeless type with tube fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 14,968 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 14,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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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AO12 SXA is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO12 SXA, 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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AO12 SXA is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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