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HJ04 ZFY

2004 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,762 mi
Last recorded37,762 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL125V16,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 ZFY
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 37,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,064 miles

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

Shortened brake lever...not affecting performance.

Slight stickyness on throttle.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,956 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly pivot sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front tyre slight cracking side walls

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 36,956 miles

Front tyre slight cracking side walls

Brake pedal not releasing correctly pivot sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,129 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 36,129 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,546 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,327 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,327 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 May 2010 32,167 miles

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

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 32,167 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,985 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 31,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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HJ04 ZFY is a 2004 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 16,151 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ04 ZFY, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ04 ZFY is a 2004 Honda XL125V, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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