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FT04 CRF

2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-413,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 CRF
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 24,286 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 23,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 23,939 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 23,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,860 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,860 miles

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

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

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 2 Mar 2013 19,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 14,399 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 14,385 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,517 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 11,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 9,815 miles

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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FT04 CRF is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 13,203 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 FT04 CRF, 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 22 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT04 CRF registered?

FT04 CRF is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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