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CU53 KVX

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,746 mi
Last recorded37,746 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 KVX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 37,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 35,128 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 35,128 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp headlamp tell tail on dash (1.2.2b(i))

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 32,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 29,376 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,245 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,821 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 18,821 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 18,812 miles

Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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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CU53 KVX is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU53 KVX, 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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CU53 KVX is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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