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AO05 VUX

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,063 mi
Last recorded52,063 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-414,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VUX
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 50,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,360 miles

clutch cable fraid

Fail 12 Feb 2024 49,353 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

clutch cable fraid

Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,759 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 46,325 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear can (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 38,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 34,825 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,464 miles

number plate illumination not working

Pass 13 Feb 2016 27,037 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 24,411 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 20,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 18,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,311 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 12,356 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,356 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 3,578 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-4?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
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AO05 VUX is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 14,617 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 Xr 125 L-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO05 VUX registered?

AO05 VUX is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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