Honda Cbr 125 RS 6 (2006)
2006 Honda Cbr 125 RS 6
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RS 6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Honda CBR 125 RS-6 passes its MOT first time in only 61% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and one in four of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine safety concern for buyers. This isn't a particularly robust machine by the standards of its class.
These bikes typically show around 12,200 miles on the clock, which is reasonable for an 18-year-old commuter bike, but they arrive at test carrying an average of 1.87 failures and 6.2 advisories each, pointing to wear-related issues across multiple systems rather than one specific weak spot. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brakes, electrics, and frame welds, as the failure pattern suggests nothing is aging gracefully on this model.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RS 6
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 99 | 59% | 2 |
| Other (8%) | 9 | 83.8% | 0.44 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RS 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Honda Cbr 125 RS 6 vehicles fall between 7,182 and 16,888 miles.
2006 Honda Cbr 125 RS 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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