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DA05 TGX

2005 Honda Varadero

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,946 mi
Last recorded46,946 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Varadero15,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 TGX
MakeHonda
ModelVaradero
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm by suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 46,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm by suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,122 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 46,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 44,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Appears to be perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 40,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

frame corroded around rear suspension mount

left handle bar grip loose

Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,923 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 19,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 18,098 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 18,098 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 16,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 16,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster locking nut loose (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster locking device loose (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 13,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 13,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 11,324 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,617 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 6,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 2,857 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 1,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 1,274 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 1,191 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Varadero?

Based on 1,087 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
1,476
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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DA05 TGX is a 2005 Honda Varadero in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Honda Varadero models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,201 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 Varadero fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 TGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Varadero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Varadero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA05 TGX registered?

DA05 TGX is a 2005 Honda Varadero, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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