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AX04 LVW

2004 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,849 mi
Last recorded22,849 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL125V16,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LVW
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2025 22,849 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 22,849 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre showing age related marks

Pass 24 Jan 2020 21,733 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,251 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 19,251 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 18,155 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 18,131 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working wire pulling when turning (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 15,678 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 15,678 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 14,647 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 12,344 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 12,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,842 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 5,419 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 1 May 2009 5,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 4,935 miles

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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AX04 LVW is a 2004 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AX04 LVW, 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 AX04 LVW registered?

AX04 LVW is a 2004 Honda XL125V, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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