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GK55 YFM

2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,212 mi
Last recorded25,212 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-513,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YFM
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 25,212 miles

Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,736 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,189 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 17,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear puncture

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,056 miles

Slight play in swingarm pivot

Fail 14 Jun 2014 13,056 miles

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

Slight play in swingarm pivot

Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,700 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,600 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,239 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 6,195 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 6,173 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 5,189 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-5?

Based on 3,207 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 106
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 89
Drive chain excessively loose 86
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
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GK55 YFM is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,759 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-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 YFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GK55 YFM is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 R-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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