MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
footrest rubber damaged
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside foot rest rubber missing
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?
Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN54 ELW is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BN54 ELW, 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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What year was BN54 ELW registered?
BN54 ELW is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is BN54 ELW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN54 ELW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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