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BU05 XBW

2005 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Honda XL125V16,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XBW
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025
Fail 21 Mar 2025

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 62 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,459 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 66,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Stop lamp not working with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,859 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 26,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain lightly rubbing hitting rear tyre edge (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,246 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 20,211 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,343 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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BU05 XBW is a 2005 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 16,742 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 BU05 XBW, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 XBW is a 2005 Honda XL125V, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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