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BJ04 JGF

2004 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,963 mi
Last recorded42,963 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL125V16,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 JGF
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 42,963 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 42,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2025 37,464 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 32,293 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 32,293 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect shock is also leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible bottom row of letter obscured (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 27,030 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 26,739 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play swingarm pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 25,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 23,682 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 23,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 20,024 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 14,060 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 14,060 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 9,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,900 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 4,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 29,878 miles

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,446 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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BJ04 JGF is a 2004 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ04 JGF, 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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BJ04 JGF is a 2004 Honda XL125V, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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