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WJ05 MBU

2005 Honda CBR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

20,204 mi
Last recorded20,204 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR12513,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 MBU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 20,204 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 20,181 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 20,081 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 18,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,635 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 16,630 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,179 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 38,137 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,626 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Oct 2016 33,626 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,042 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 29,038 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,559 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 25,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 22,871 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 14,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,164 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 11,147 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 11,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 5,909 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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WJ05 MBU is a 2005 Honda CBR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 13,420 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 WJ05 MBU, 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 21 years old, this Honda CBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ05 MBU is a 2005 Honda CBR125, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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