MOT Status
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34,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear tyre perishing between treads
slight play in swingarm bushings
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Fork yoke insecure Lower clamp bolt broken off. (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Nail in tyre
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front brake master cylinder cracked, but not leaking fluid
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear wheel bearings slightly tight
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)
Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Slight bind on both brakes when wheels raised
Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?
Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 LAE is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 EF53 LAE, 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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EF53 LAE is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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