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DF04 BMU

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,965 mi
Last recorded54,965 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BMU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,998 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,978 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,713 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,910 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 30,910 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,344 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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DF04 BMU is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF04 BMU, 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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DF04 BMU is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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