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LG05 OSL

2005 Honda CBR125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,493 mi
Last recorded22,493 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR12513,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OSL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 22,493 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front brake reserve travel poor

Key snapped in fuel cap ( still able to open )

Rear brake hose insecure

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 22,482 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both fronts come on together (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel adjuster broken and missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front brake reserve travel poor

Key snapped in fuel cap ( still able to open )

Rear brake hose insecure

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 15,821 miles

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

Front tyre starting to perish/crack

Offside mirror glass missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake binding slightly

bodywork in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,118 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 14,118 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 11,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 11,044 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All working indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected When steering right vehicle revs over 6k (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,009 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,596 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 4,596 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 2,456 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 1,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 1,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 1,835 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR125?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
1,684
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 116
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 99
Drive chain excessively loose 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
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LG05 OSL is a 2005 Honda CBR125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 13,420 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 CBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG05 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG05 OSL is a 2005 Honda CBR125, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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