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BD54 XRH

2005 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,533 mi
Last recorded36,533 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XR125L12,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XRH
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 36,533 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 36,533 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

clutch lever bracket

left hand switch gear slightly loose

Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,459 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 35,440 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork seal failure - oil over front pads (1.1.13 (b))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,729 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,560 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,545 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,611 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 25 May 2014 25,611 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,275 miles

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2012 21,260 miles

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

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2010 14,899 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,070 miles

rear engine mount bolt has nut missing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 12,049 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear engine mounting nut missing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,333 miles

speedo drive body cracked

How Reliable is the Honda XR125L?

Based on 20,671 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,158
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 466
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 459
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 347
reflector on motorcycle missing 331
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 314
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BD54 XRH is a 2005 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 12,976 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 XR125L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 XRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR125L typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD54 XRH registered?

BD54 XRH is a 2005 Honda XR125L, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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