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BW53 YPJ

2004 Honda XR125L

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

9,108 mi
Last recorded9,108 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XR125L13,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YPJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 9,108 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 9,108 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,916 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 35,912 miles

Central Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,733 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 35,711 miles

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

Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. Swinging arm (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 35,596 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 35,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 30,153 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 30,153 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,007 miles

front wheel rim very slight distortion

headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,343 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 25,343 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2009 20,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2009 20,997 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 5,068 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,865 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 8,860 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda XR125L?

Based on 20,671 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,158
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 466
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 459
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 347
reflector on motorcycle missing 331
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 314
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BW53 YPJ is a 2004 Honda XR125L in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,009 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 XR125L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW53 YPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR125L typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW53 YPJ is a 2004 Honda XR125L, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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