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DG04 BZR

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,366 mi
Last recorded34,366 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BZR
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 34,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 34,366 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 33,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 28,574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 28,107 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 28,101 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 26,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 26,388 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,174 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 25,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 25,652 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 23,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,738 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 18,738 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,454 miles

battery flat

Pass 26 May 2011 17,788 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 17,786 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,279 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,865 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 11,865 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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DG04 BZR is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG04 BZR, 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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DG04 BZR is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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