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CX04 YBF

2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,918 mi
Last recorded5,918 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-414,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 YBF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 5,918 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened clutch lever (ball) end missing (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing/removed ()

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever bent outwards (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing/removed ()

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchion (chrome) has light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear brake foot pedal bent (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted - louder than OEM but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 2,951 miles

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted - louder than OEM but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to wear marker with age related cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc has surface corrosion & scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 2,951 miles

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted - louder than OEM but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to wear marker with age related cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc has surface corrosion & scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) registration plate lamp not working - PRS - fit new bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021
Fail 7 Sep 2021

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 30,836 miles

Rear Number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 30,814 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey front pipe blowing (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering bolts missing out of fairings (2.1.2e)

Front brake fluid reserivor damage but not leaking

Front headlight tell tail not working

fuel tank loose

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,358 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 24,358 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 19,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,650 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 14,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,078 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 9,052 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 3,103 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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CX04 YBF is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,079 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 Cbr 125 R-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX04 YBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX04 YBF is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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