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DE55 HZW

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,046 mi
Last recorded34,046 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-515,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 HZW
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 34,046 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,007 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,838 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,664 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,280 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 32,127 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,285 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 30,285 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated holes in silencer (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired headlight bulb not fitted correctly (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 29,588 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 29,588 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. mounting bracket loose (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. both loose (2.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play bottom of shock absorber (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure offside bolt missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 20,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,098 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 14,964 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 24 May 2011 14,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,077 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2010 10,075 miles

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

gear selector lever insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2008 9,417 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 9,417 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-5?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,258
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 47
Full Honda Xr 125 L-5 reliability report

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DE55 HZW is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 15,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Xr 125 L-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 HZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE55 HZW is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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