Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 551 vehicles, the 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 (2005)

551 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.6% first-time pass rate

2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5

CarHunch analysed 551 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2005 Honda CBR 125 is a decidedly unreliable proposition: just 56% pass their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and over one in five have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine safety red flag for potential buyers. This isn't a marginal concern; these bikes are failing regularly and failing badly.

At just under 14,000 miles on average, mileage isn't the culprit here—these are lightly-used machines that still rack up 1.77 failures per test and nearly 6 advisories apiece, suggesting fundamental durability issues with the model rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, budget for serious pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic and expect ongoing maintenance costs well above what the mileage alone would suggest.

The 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (76.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

76.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

22.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.77

Over 6.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 9k–17k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 551 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5

Based on MOT data from 551 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	532	76%	1.82

Colour Breakdown

Based on 829 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 52.6%

436

Black 43.5%

361

Blue 1.3%

Multi-colour 1.2%

White 0.7%

Orange 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,851

typical

9,029

low mileage

17,246

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 vehicles fall between 9,029 and 17,246 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,029 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,029–17,246 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5s sit.

⚠ Over 23,282 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 21% of 2005 Honda Cbr 125 Rw 5s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.77

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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