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RK08 WNU

2008 Honda CBR125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,170 mi
Last recorded23,170 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR12512,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WNU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 23,170 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 22,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 19,785 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 19,785 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wheel bearing not tested , due to binding brake

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 18,110 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 18,110 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 14,858 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 14,858 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front tyre deflated

Pass 19 Jun 2019 7,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 6,979 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 6,823 miles

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Nearside gear linkage worn

Fail 3 May 2017 6,823 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Nearside gear linkage worn

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,438 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Play in gear change lever and linkage

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 6,438 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey From Manifold (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Play in gear change lever and linkage

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 6,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,398 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 5,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 3,630 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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RK08 WNU is a 2008 Honda CBR125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 12,918 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 RK08 WNU, 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 18 years old, this Honda CBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RK08 WNU is a 2008 Honda CBR125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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