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NL56 EKV

2006 Honda CBR125

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,835 mi
Last recorded31,835 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda CBR12514,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EKV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,835 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Gear lever fouling side stand.

Neutral light remains on when in gear.

Fail 1 Apr 2025 31,807 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Gear lever fouling side stand.

Neutral light remains on when in gear.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 29,548 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 29,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 28,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 26,638 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 26,615 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 24,098 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 21,004 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,906 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 13,888 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,400 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,545 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 8,545 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,178 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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NL56 EKV is a 2006 Honda CBR125 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Honda CBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 14,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL56 EKV, 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 20 years old, this Honda CBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL56 EKV is a 2006 Honda CBR125, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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