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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CBR125Rs year 2011

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mot history
Pass percent:74.54%
(The average a petrol HONDA CBR125R year 2011 passes without issue)
Based on:1,249 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|33
Registration plate lamp issues24
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|14
Registration plate issues14
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|11
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|10
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))9
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|8
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))7
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|7
Horn not working (7.7 (a))6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))4
Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||4
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))4
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|4
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Horn not working |1.7.3a|3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))3
Offside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|3
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|3
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||3
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|3
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|3
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))3
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|2
Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|2
Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
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||2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|2
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|2
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|2
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|2
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||2
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))2
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2|2
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. |3.1.4a|1
Brake lever attachment screws loose clutch lever |3.1.2b|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure Split pin missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Front Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
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))1
Rear Footrest missing pillion footrests missing (dual seat fitted) (6.2.12 (a))1
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|1
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess cush drive rubbers |6.2.1e|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))1
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake disc contaminated frt disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Front Forks excessively deformed forks are bent (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling forks bent making wheels out of line (2.4 (a))1
Front Forks excessively deformed forks bent and sticking (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess rear chain worn out likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Central Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
All direction indicators not working all not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Rear Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|1
Rear Stop lamp not working Front control lever |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Rear Footrest missing both rear footpegs missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front fairing insecure right hand side (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling handling. (2.4 (a))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering. (2.4 (a))1
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play Very notchy steering |2.2.2|1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation |4.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong bulb (led fitted no beam image) (4.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.2.1|1
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Handlebar twisted around fork leg |2.1.4 |b||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer strap poorly fitted |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer damaged, likely to fall off |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Central Exhaust silencer insecure centre section of exhaust insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected high revving on lock to lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. |2.3.6b|1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|1
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on Number plate lamp not iluminating |1.1.3a|1
Brake lever insecure lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))1
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Direction indicators not working no relay fitted |1.5.1c|1
Steering lock stop ineffective bars hitting tank |2.1.3|1
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing |2.4.A.2b|1
Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Rear Stop lamp not working pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))1
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Headlamp aim not tested no measureable pattern led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Drive chain worn to excess rear sprocket also worn but is good enough to pass mot. |6.2.1e|1
Brake lever insecure |1.1.2 |e| |i||1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured |1.4.2b|1
Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted |6.1.7 |j| |i||1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride lhs rear chain adjuster missing |6.2.1h|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake |1.3.1a|1
Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Fairing insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering Mirrors hitting fairing/screen |2.1.2e|1
Central Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Rear Position lamp not working intermittent operation |flashing| |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock mirrors catching screen on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Disc distorted (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Stop lamp not working SWITCH STUCK (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake light not working with the operation of the rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Front forks are out of aliment (2.4 (a))1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Offside Handlebar deformed traps hand against tank |2.1.1b|1
Rear Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Rear Brake hose excessively kinked also leaking fluid onto rear disc |3.2.B3a|1
Drive chain worn to excess heavily rusted with stiff links |6.2.1e|1
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected |2.2.2 |f| |ii||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal |5.3.2 |b||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Nearside Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Nearside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake hose excessively kinked |3.2.B3a|1
Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means |7.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced High Beam |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Handlebar excessively deformed |2.2.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Handlebar excessively deformed |2.2.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Handlebar deformed bent |2.1.1b|1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.5.1c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Handlebar deformed Incorrect handlebar fitted, restricting full movement. |2.1.1b|1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.4.A.2c|1
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Brake hose damaged1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working off front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Fork yoke modification unsafe Ignition switch not mounted correctly very loose (2.2.2 (e))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Nearside Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|1
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low Front Brake |3.2.B1d|1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment Rear brake hanger bracket not located correctly to swing arm |3.2.A1i|1
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp |1.5.1c|1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Rear 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||1
Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Rear 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))1
Locking device|s| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clip fitted incorrect |6.2.1h|1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Direction indicator not working all |1.5.1c|1
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes applied |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1|1
Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. |2.3.1|1
Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))1
Central Front Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Headlamp insecure |1.2.3b|1

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