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EF04 KGZ

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,480 mi
Last recorded48,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KGZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 48,480 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 48,474 miles

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,451 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2020 38,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 38,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 33,365 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016

Mask/converter fitted!

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,693 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 21,692 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

some pitting and wear on both front fork legs

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,778 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 18,778 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,865 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 12,799 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 12,799 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,417 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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EF04 KGZ is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF04 KGZ, 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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EF04 KGZ is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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