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BG05 OPE

2005 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,455 mi
Last recorded23,455 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL125V16,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OPE
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 23,455 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 22,763 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 22,705 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 22,027 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 21,977 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 21,434 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 19,252 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 19,252 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 18,724 miles

One dip beam light not working

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 18,724 miles

One dip beam light not working

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 18,022 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play rear wheel brg (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 17,568 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,959 miles

headlamp high beam tell-tale not working

Fail 4 Nov 2017 16,941 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake binding slightly

headlamp high beam tell-tale not working

Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,451 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 14,451 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 11,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 6,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

slight damage to rear tyres valve

Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 3,718 miles

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 1,995 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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BG05 OPE is a 2005 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 OPE, 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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BG05 OPE is a 2005 Honda XL125V, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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