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PE05 WCZ

2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,110 mi
Last recorded35,110 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-513,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 WCZ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 35,110 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 35,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp incorrect colour Tinted headlight fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 34,482 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 34,482 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,866 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 23,829 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,447 miles

Dash bulb out

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 17,447 miles

Dash bulb out

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,088 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 17,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,040 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-5?

Based on 5,455 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,517
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 153
Drive chain excessively loose 142
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 88
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PE05 WCZ is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 13,758 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-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE05 WCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PE05 WCZ is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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