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AV05 GEK

2005 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,758 mi
Last recorded42,758 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda XL125V16,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GEK
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 42,758 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 42,737 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2015 367 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 May 2015 42,367 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel has a loose wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,231 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 40,549 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,791 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,776 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,737 miles

rear brake poor

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,935 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,935 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,338 miles

Front 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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AV05 GEK is a 2005 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV05 GEK, 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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AV05 GEK is a 2005 Honda XL125V, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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