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DX54 GKO

2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

5,896 mi
Last recorded5,896 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-413,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 GKO
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 5,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 5,486 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake lever bent

Fail 14 Jun 2025 5,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake lever bent

Pass 3 Jun 2024 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 5,488 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 5,488 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 5,488 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 5,488 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 5,488 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 5,488 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 5,488 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 5,488 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

o/s/f footrest damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2016 5,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 5,488 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 5,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 5,488 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 5,488 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,333 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 5,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 4,781 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 4,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-4?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
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DX54 GKO is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 13,203 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 Xr 125 L-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 GKO is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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