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FP55 BBU

2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,016 mi
Last recorded37,016 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-513,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BBU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,016 miles

Kill-switch inoperable

Offside handlebar switch loose

Rear tyre is over-sized. Not recommended fitment for rim

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2021 37,014 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre is over-sized. Not recommended fitment for rim

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,477 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 30,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,657 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 29,651 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,265 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,599 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 28,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,607 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,887 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 21,887 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,797 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-5?

Based on 5,455 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,517
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 153
Drive chain excessively loose 142
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 88
Full Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 reliability report

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FP55 BBU is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 13,758 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 RW-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP55 BBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP55 BBU is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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