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GK56 ZHV

2006 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,220 mi
Last recorded35,220 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL125V15,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 ZHV
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,220 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight fluctuation of front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Metal contect with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 35,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Upper All direction indicators not working none working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper windscreen slightly insecure

Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Metal contect with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 32,705 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 32,705 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,434 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 29,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,721 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing height adjustment welded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 18,091 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,740 miles

Rear shock absorber poor efficiency

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,656 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 12,646 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,508 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 6,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 4,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 1,555 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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GK56 ZHV is a 2006 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 15,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK56 ZHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK56 ZHV is a 2006 Honda XL125V, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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