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KP04 VZF

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,427 mi
Last recorded16,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 VZF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 16,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 16,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 16,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 16,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 16,126 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 16,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 16,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 16,113 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 16,018 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 15,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 15,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,526 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,973 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,273 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,624 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 4,624 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 4,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 4,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 3,571 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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KP04 VZF is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 17,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP04 VZF, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KP04 VZF is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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