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AP53 HFZ

2004 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,732 mi
Last recorded26,732 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL125V16,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HFZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 26,732 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 26,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 25,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,991 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,511 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 22,624 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre cracked between tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 22,078 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 21,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 21,738 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 21,045 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 17,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 15,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake binding

Pass 15 May 2012 13,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake binding

Pass 12 May 2011 4,193 miles

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

right hand headlight not working

Pass 15 May 2010 7,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,688 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 6,406 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 6,159 miles

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

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

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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AP53 HFZ is a 2004 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 16,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 HFZ, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP53 HFZ registered?

AP53 HFZ is a 2004 Honda XL125V, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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