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BU54 PFV

2005 Honda XL125V

Brown Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,210 mi
Last recorded44,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda XL125V16,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 PFV
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,210 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 40,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 34,112 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 34,045 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,536 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 28,536 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,848 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 27,623 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,966 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,970 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

MISFIRE PRESENT

REAR TYRE DETERIORATED AND CRACKING ON SIDE WALL AND BETWEEN TREAD

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 17,942 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

MISFIRE PRESENT

REAR TYRE DETERIORATED AND CRACKING ON SIDE WALL AND BETWEEN TREAD

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,218 miles

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

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

side stand stiff

temporary taped repair to headlamp aim as incorrect headlamp fitted....

Fail 14 Mar 2016 14,218 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

side stand stiff

Fail 2 Feb 2016 13,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015
Fail 29 Jan 2015 12,410 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 9,618 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 9,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2012 8,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 8,223 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,989 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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BU54 PFV is a 2005 Honda XL125V in Brown with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU54 PFV, 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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BU54 PFV is a 2005 Honda XL125V, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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