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AV55 ETA

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,977 mi
Last recorded25,977 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-515,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ETA
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 25,977 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,885 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 25,885 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,326 miles

Day time MOT

Gear change loose

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 35,049 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

lighting disconnected and masked

Fail 5 Dec 2015 35,049 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

lighting disconnected and masked

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,369 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change loose

Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,399 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 25,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,641 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,641 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,791 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,699 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-5?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,258
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 47
Full Honda Xr 125 L-5 reliability report

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AV55 ETA is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 15,344 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-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV55 ETA is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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