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AU05 XJL

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,019 mi
Last recorded31,019 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-414,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XJL
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,019 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 31,019 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,023 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 31,019 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 28,865 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,501 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,492 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 28,492 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

clutch lever mounting clamp bolt snapped & missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,149 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2015 23,149 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,350 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,902 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,000 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,832 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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AU05 XJL is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU05 XJL, 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 AU05 XJL registered?

AU05 XJL is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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