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BK04 VLT

2004 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL125V16,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VLT
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 57,450 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Body work fixings missing.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,156 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure siezed (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,515 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 49,916 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 49,889 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,943 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,868 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive frozen links (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear tyre under inflated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,628 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,877 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 40,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,216 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,118 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,118 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,800 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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BK04 VLT 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 70%.

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 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 BK04 VLT, 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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What year was BK04 VLT registered?

BK04 VLT is a 2004 Honda XL125V, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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