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BN54 ELW

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,962 mi
Last recorded26,962 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 26,962 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 26,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 18,334 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

footrest rubber damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2021 18,328 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 18,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 16,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 16,283 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,278 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 14,278 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,114 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 7,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 7,547 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,680 miles

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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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.

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