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EF53 LAE

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LAE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 34,675 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 29,448 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 22,464 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 22,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,866 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 19,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 15,922 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 9,916 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2017 24,679 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 24,679 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,197 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 24,197 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,775 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 18,479 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,533 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,445 miles

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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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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