2009 Honda CBR 125 RW-9 0.1L Petrol · LO09 MKM

The 2009 Honda CBR125 currently holds a valid MOT passed on 2 July 2025 at 13,212 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend over the past two years is sharply improving. A failed test on 27 June 2025 flagged a serious front fork seal leak, a missing rear caliper slider boot, a poorly mounted rear caliper, and a notchy steering head bearing. The clean pass five days later confirms all those items were rectified immediately, suggesting the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than letting them linger. At roughly 777 miles per year, this is exceptionally low mileage for a machine approaching its eighteenth birthday. The recorded mileage climbed just 23 miles between the March 2024 pass at 13,189 miles and the June 2025 failure at 13,209 miles, then ticked up another three miles by the July 2025 pass. The mileage progression from 12,934 in April 2020 to 13,047 in April 2023 shows only 113 miles across three full years. Long periods of standing can be as damaging as high mileage, particularly to fork seals, brake calipers, and tyre sidewalls, so low use does not automatically mean low wear. A buyer should still inspect the front forks closely. The 2023 test noted light oil misting on both shock absorbers, and the 2025 failure escalated to a serious leak on both fork seals. Even though the seals were replaced, check for any residual weeping and test the damping action through a full compression cycle. The rear caliper was flagged as inadequately mounted with a missing slider boot in June 2025. Examine the caliper mounting bolts for correct torque and the slider boot for splits or deterioration. The steering head bearing was described as excessively stiff or notchy at the same test. With the bike on a stand, turn the bars lock to lock and feel for notchiness or tight spots that could indicate pitting in the bearing races despite the repair. Given the bike's age and minimal use, also check tyre date codes and sidewall cracking, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth.