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AE55 HYX

2005 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,725 mi
Last recorded48,725 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL125V16,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HYX
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 48,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,389 miles

Centre stand pivots seized.

Slight warp on rear brake disc.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,519 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,159 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 38,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,263 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 34,528 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play SWING ARM (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,850 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 29,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,814 miles

Offside Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 15,004 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,004 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 11,013 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,899 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 10,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 9,695 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 6,977 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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AE55 HYX is a 2005 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 16,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 HYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE55 HYX is a 2005 Honda XL125V, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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