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LM55 KFY

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

36,685 mi
Last recorded36,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-515,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KFY
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 36,685 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm / rust holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 35,669 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,861 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 33,728 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 30,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 30,218 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 28,318 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering alignment slightly misaligned

Fail 11 May 2022 28,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 26,503 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight damping effect on rear damper

Fail 10 May 2021 26,503 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight damping effect on rear damper

Pass 21 Apr 2020 24,978 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 24,977 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,411 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,970 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2017 16,598 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom damper bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 16,597 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators not working delay (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working delay (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom damper bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 15,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,489 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

number plate light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,539 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2014 11,539 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

number plate light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2013 8,697 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 2,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,202 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 2,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 1,193 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-5?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,258
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 76
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 47
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LM55 KFY is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 15,344 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-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM55 KFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM55 KFY is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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