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DE04 HWK

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,648 mi
Last recorded18,648 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 HWK
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 18,648 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 18,563 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 18,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 13,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,566 miles

Front brake binding.

Throttle return slow on right lock.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,808 miles

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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DE04 HWK is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DE04 HWK, 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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DE04 HWK is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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