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KW12 HXA

2012 Honda CBR125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,748 mi
Last recorded25,748 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda CBR125R13,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 HXA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125R
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 25,748 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 25,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,548 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 24,540 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect limited movement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,859 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 19,758 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

fairings are damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,773 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still readable (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,005 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 13,005 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 15,849 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 15,849 miles

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))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,688 miles

Front tyre on ear limit.Head race bearings notchy.Chain and sprockets worn and slack

How Reliable is the Honda CBR125R?

Based on 34,845 MOT tests across 4,022 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,538
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,005
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 860
Drive chain excessively loose 752
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 531
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 509
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KW12 HXA is a 2012 Honda CBR125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2012 Honda CBR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 13,975 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 CBR125R fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 1,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW12 HXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Honda CBR125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW12 HXA is a 2012 Honda CBR125R, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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