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EA04 ZGD

2004 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,689 mi
Last recorded44,689 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda XL125V16,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 ZGD
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 44,689 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 41,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 31,058 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front lower cowl insecure on left side

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 31,056 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front lower cowl insecure on left side

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,742 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 25,741 miles

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,679 miles

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

rear tyre cracking on side walls and tread areas

rear swing arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear tyre cracking on side walls and tread areas

rear swing arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,598 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,532 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

front and rear tyres are cracking at the side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,219 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding

Fail 18 Jul 2013 12,219 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding

Pass 20 Jul 2012 7,891 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 7,850 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 4,823 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,865 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 3,865 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 2,795 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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EA04 ZGD is a 2004 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 16,151 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA04 ZGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA04 ZGD is a 2004 Honda XL125V, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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