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FE05 RSU

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,538 mi
Last recorded34,538 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-414,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RSU
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

The rear suspension swinging arm has had a welding repair to a good standard

Fail 9 Oct 2018 34,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

The rear suspension swinging arm has had a welding repair to a good standard

Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front brake drags slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2012 25,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,301 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,081 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 1 Oct 2010 23,081 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

bike can not be started via elec/start has no kickstart fitted

number plate light not working

rear brake light not tested

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,910 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake lever bent

front forks pitting

rear foot lever bent

Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,910 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake lever bent

front forks pitting

rear foot lever bent

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,095 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,095 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-4?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 104
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
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FE05 RSU is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 14,617 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 Xr 125 L-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 RSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE05 RSU is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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