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BF53 WKJ

2004 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XR125L13,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WKJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 30,697 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 30,697 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 30,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit edge of pads deteriorated (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 30,468 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,129 miles

drive chain slightly too tight

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 29,125 miles

Brake pedal insecure inadequate repair (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake rod insecure rear brake arm bolt loose (1.1.15 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected steering notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside chain adjuster loose

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light does not give a steady beam (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 29,102 miles

Rear number plate & light carrier movement visible.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 29,102 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play lower shock absorber/spring (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear number plate & light carrier movement visible.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,298 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 24,254 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,023 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,221 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 12,569 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 5,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 82 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 82 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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BF53 WKJ is a 2004 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,009 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 BF53 WKJ, 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 22 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF53 WKJ is a 2004 Honda XR125L, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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