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KG05 BBX

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,759 mi
Last recorded46,759 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-414,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BBX
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,759 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2022 46,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 46,708 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of frame and swing arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,579 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 46,579 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake performance not tested no front brake lever comes right into handle bar (1.2.1 (g))

Front Wheel excessively damaged front wheel buckled and eccentric (egged) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned not bolted on (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn brake arm fully adjusted no reserve (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure not bolted on (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,515 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 42,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 42,449 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,449 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,978 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 30,632 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,418 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 26,055 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,592 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 26,998 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,734 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,509 miles

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

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 7,251 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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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KG05 BBX is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG05 BBX, 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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KG05 BBX is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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