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VA53 FXF

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,214 mi
Last recorded47,214 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FXF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,063 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake performance poor

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,053 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake performance poor

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,912 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 43,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

left hand low beam not working

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,276 miles

1 front position lamp not working

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Punture repair in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,620 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,516 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 13,547 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Slight drag on front brake

Fail 25 Apr 2009 13,511 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,330 miles

clutch cable frayed

Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,257 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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VA53 FXF is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA53 FXF, 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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What year was VA53 FXF registered?

VA53 FXF is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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