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AU12 VLK

2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,621 mi
Last recorded17,621 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b12,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VLK
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 125 M-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 17,621 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 17,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 13,075 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 9,561 miles

Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front handlebar/wheel alignment not true

Pass 28 Sep 2021 9,357 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 8,415 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 8,415 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre is unsuitable rotation (5.2.3 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 7,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,593 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 7,593 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,935 miles

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

centre stand worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,646 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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AU12 VLK is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 VLK, 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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AU12 VLK is a 2012 Honda Cbf 125 M-b, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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