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RF04 EEW

2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,887 mi
Last recorded52,887 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-414,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 EEW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 R-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,887 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 38,516 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 38,516 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 38,493 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Kick up on the wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Handle bars misaligned/bent and rear swing arm misaligned/bent (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 20,288 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 20,228 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

FAIRINGS INSECURE

Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,628 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 18,628 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 15,800 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 15,785 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 9,460 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 9,460 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 9,451 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,395 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 7,395 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 R-4?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
1,471
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 305
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 278
Drive chain excessively loose 223
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 149
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RF04 EEW is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,079 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 R-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF04 EEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 R-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 R-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF04 EEW is a 2004 Honda Cbr 125 R-4, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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