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AE53 VWM

2004 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,134 mi
Last recorded38,134 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda XR125L13,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VWM
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 38,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 37,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,778 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 35,775 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,159 miles

front tyre worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 33,764 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn lower shock absorber bush (2.4.B.4)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released from front brake (1.3.1e)

front tyre worn

slight play in swing arm bush

Pass 20 Dec 2014 22,809 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 20,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 16,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,520 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 12,486 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,940 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR125L?

Based on 20,671 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,158
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 466
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 459
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 347
reflector on motorcycle missing 331
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 314
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AE53 VWM is a 2004 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XR125L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 VWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR125L typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 VWM is a 2004 Honda XR125L, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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