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GU05 LHJ

2005 Honda XL 125 V-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,586 mi
Last recorded20,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 125 V-416,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LHJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,460 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 1,705 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 1,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,013 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,405 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,405 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,417 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 13,417 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 6,367 miles

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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GU05 LHJ is a 2005 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 16,310 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 GU05 LHJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU05 LHJ registered?

GU05 LHJ is a 2005 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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