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KX04 UFZ

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,700 mi
Last recorded66,700 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 UFZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 66,700 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 66,343 miles

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

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

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

Steering operation impeded by a fairing On both locks (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 56,251 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 56,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 55,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,416 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 41,355 miles

Front Brake excessively binding wheel wont turn backwards (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,536 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jan 2021 40,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,715 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 27,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside pillion footrest pivot worn

Fail 22 Oct 2016 27,800 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding slightly

front tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside pillion footrest pivot worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,657 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,084 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,470 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,541 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 15,532 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,378 miles

Handle bars slightly bent

Fail 25 Jul 2009 14,346 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,767 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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KX04 UFZ is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX04 UFZ, 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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KX04 UFZ is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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