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GU04 MWA

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,673 mi
Last recorded48,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 MWA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 48,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 44,960 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,804 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 43,804 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 41,239 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,248 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,248 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,003 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 33,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 33,026 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,339 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 31,264 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,654 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 27,654 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,930 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 12,261 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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GU04 MWA is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU04 MWA, 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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GU04 MWA is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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