2005 HONDA CBR 125 R-50.1L PETROL

The most recent MOT record dates from August 2018 at 16,257 miles, meaning this 2005 Honda CBR125R-5 has held no valid roadworthiness certificate for approximately eight years as of June 2026. The maintenance trend across the available history is mixed, showing a pattern of intermittent neglect rather than consistent upkeep. The 2017 failure revealed multiple concurrent faults including a bent offside handlebar, a loose petrol tank, a sticking stop lamp switch, and a notchy steering head, suggesting the machine had suffered impact or a drop that was only partially remedied before the 2018 retest. While the 2018 pass confirms the lighting and stop lamp defects were rectified, the advisory on the rear tyre being worn close to the legal limit at that point indicates consumable maintenance was being left to the wire. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old machine, averaging roughly 774 miles per year. Between the 2016 pass at 15,284 miles and the 2017 failure at 15,937 miles, only 653 miles were covered in twelve months. The odometer then remained static at 16,257 miles between the August 2018 failure and the August 2018 pass, a one-mile difference that confirms the bike was towed or ridden minimally for retesting. The record effectively ends there, and with no subsequent MOT submissions, there is no evidence the bike has been used on public roads since 2018. Prolonged static storage raises its own concerns around fuel system degradation, tyre perishing, and brake seizure. A buyer should approach this machine as an unroadworthy motorcycle requiring a full inspection before any use. The 2017 failure flagged a deformed handlebar and a loose petrol tank mount, both of which demand close visual and physical checks for cracks, fatigue, or makeshift repairs. The excessively notchy steering head noted in 2017 suggests worn or brinelled steering head bearings, which must be verified by lifting the front wheel and checking for indexed movement. The drive chain was flagged as worn but not excessive in both 2017 tests, and after years of inattention it will almost certainly require replacement along with the sprockets. The rear brake pads were close to minimum in 2017, and the slight fluctuation recorded on the front roller brake test points to a warped disc or uneven pad deposition that was never resolved. Given the eight-year absence from testing, a full brake strip, fluid renewal, and caliper inspection are essential before the machine is ridden.