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VX54 LEJ

2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,321 mi
Last recorded34,321 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-413,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LEJ
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,321 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 34,321 miles

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

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 May 2023 32,114 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 32,112 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 29,567 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 29,542 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 27,627 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 27,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 23,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 23,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 19,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,259 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 18,253 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 16,208 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,528 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 9,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 9,559 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 9,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 9,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,122 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,333 miles

rear number plate light not working

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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VX54 LEJ is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VX54 LEJ, 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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VX54 LEJ is a 2004 Honda Xr 125 L-4, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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