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BJ04 JHY

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,090 mi
Last recorded40,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 JHY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 40,090 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 39,809 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 39,801 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 10 May 2023 39,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 39,518 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 39,911 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,102 miles

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

Rear disc has slight run out

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 37,102 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever insecure brake lever nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock n/s and o/s mirrors hitting screen (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear disc has slight run out

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front tyre badly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,853 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,336 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 29,869 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,448 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 18,964 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,533 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,913 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,840 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 7,840 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 7,367 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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BJ04 JHY is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 17,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 JHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ04 JHY is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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