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HJ04 ZGA

2004 Honda Xr 125 L-3

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

12,681 mi
Last recorded12,681 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-39,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 ZGA
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 12,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 12,677 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 12,667 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 10,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 10,405 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 9,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 9,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,735 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 9,735 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,548 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 8,548 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 7,104 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

handlebars slightly bent

speedo damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2013 7,104 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

handlebars slightly bent

speedo damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 5,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 4,838 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 3,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 3,569 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 3,569 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2008 3,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 2,994 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 2,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 May 2007 2,991 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-3?

Based on 666 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
995
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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HJ04 ZGA is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-3 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 9,568 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-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ04 ZGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ04 ZGA is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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