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MJ57 CKU

2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,791 mi
Last recorded42,791 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-713,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 CKU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 42,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,465 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,465 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,630 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

incorrect rear tyre size

Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,629 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

incorrect rear tyre size

Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,491 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,446 miles

side stand stiff to opperate

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 21,429 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front wheel slight stiff to rotate

side stand stiff to opperate

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-7?

Based on 5,145 MOT tests across 611 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
611
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Drive chain excessively loose 100
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 82
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MJ57 CKU is a 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 13,804 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-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ57 CKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ57 CKU registered?

MJ57 CKU is a 2008 Honda Cbr 125 RW-7, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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