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EU04 MZL

2004 Honda Varadero

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,922 mi
Last recorded40,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Varadero20,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 MZL
MakeHonda
ModelVaradero
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear foot rest seized

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 35,193 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 28,658 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 28,658 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 25,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 23,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 16,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 15,837 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 14,667 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,010 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Varadero?

Based on 1,087 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
1,476
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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EU04 MZL is a 2004 Honda Varadero in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda Varadero models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 20,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Varadero fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU04 MZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EU04 MZL registered?

EU04 MZL is a 2004 Honda Varadero, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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