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BG05 OPN

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,480 mi
Last recorded43,480 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-414,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OPN
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,480 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 43,475 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 43,065 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 43,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 42,467 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 42,467 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,829 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 40,829 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 39,987 miles

Clutch cable freyd

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,987 miles

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

Headlight poor illumination

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 39,987 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Headlight poor illumination

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,941 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake binding slightly

rear light damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2016 38,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake binding slightly

rear light damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,174 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,329 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-4?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
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BG05 OPN is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 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 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 14,617 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-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 OPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 OPN is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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