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DU04 DKN

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,810 mi
Last recorded17,810 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 DKN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 17,810 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 15,587 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 13,260 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 13,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 13,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 13,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 12,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 12,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,241 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 6,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 6,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 4,801 miles

Light cracking on rear tyre.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,723 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 4,723 miles

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

REAR TYRE SHOWING SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD AREA.

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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DU04 DKN is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DU04 DKN, 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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DU04 DKN is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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