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CE53 CZR

2004 Honda XR125L

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,480 mi
Last recorded39,480 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XR125L13,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 CZR
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 39,480 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 39,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 30,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 28,219 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 28,207 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 27,416 miles

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

General condition

Fail 20 May 2022 27,416 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

General condition

Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,729 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 26,729 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,976 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 24,776 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,862 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 21,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion l/hand (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,145 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 16,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 13,731 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,417 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,658 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 8,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 7,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 6,349 miles

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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CE53 CZR is a 2004 Honda XR125L in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE53 CZR, 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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CE53 CZR is a 2004 Honda XR125L, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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