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HG05 TXB

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-414,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 TXB
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,741 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 48,741 miles

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

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 48,487 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,396 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 5 Mar 2022 46,337 miles

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

Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 41,965 miles

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively wheel bearings with a slightly free play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 36,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,067 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 31,067 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 26,857 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 26,857 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 7,260 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)

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

Offside Rear passenger foot peg missing

clutch lever mounting loose

Fail 18 Jan 2016 7,260 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger foot peg missing

clutch lever mounting loose

Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 3,705 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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HG05 TXB is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG05 TXB, 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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What year was HG05 TXB registered?

HG05 TXB is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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