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WX55 GYG

2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,721 mi
Last recorded30,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-515,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 GYG
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,721 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 30,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 23,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 19,747 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 19,747 miles

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

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 18,543 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 18,543 miles

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

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 17,977 miles

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 17,977 miles

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

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 16,844 miles

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 13,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,543 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 13,543 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,461 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 8,434 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,434 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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WX55 GYG is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WX55 GYG, 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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What year was WX55 GYG registered?

WX55 GYG is a 2005 Honda Xr 125 L-5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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