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RE54 HSJ

2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,652 mi
Last recorded62,652 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-413,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 HSJ
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 62,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

passed for day light use with lights masked up

Fail 1 Apr 2026 62,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

passed for day light use with lights masked up

Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 62,484 miles

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

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure security pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 54,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Split pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,182 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front throttle action stif

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 50,182 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front throttle action stif

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,358 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,604 miles

Passed for daylight use only with all lamps masked.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 39,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Footrest insecure Split pin missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,792 miles

Front High low switch backwards.

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,103 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 22,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 22,440 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,065 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front brake slightly binding - not excessive

Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,044 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front brake binding- not excessive.

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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RE54 HSJ is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 13,203 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 RE54 HSJ, 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 22 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE54 HSJ is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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