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BW04 GZM

2004 Honda SH125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,145 mi
Last recorded18,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda SH12512,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GZM
MakeHonda
ModelSH125
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,145 miles

Engine oil leak noted.

Exhaust heat shield missing.

Offside mirror missing.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 18,132 miles

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)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Oil leak

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,819 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 11,819 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,799 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 8,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,792 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,791 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,501 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 3,459 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 29,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 29,060 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,039 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SH125?

Based on 21,983 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 489
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 235
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
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BW04 GZM is a 2004 Honda SH125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Honda SH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 12,034 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 SH125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 GZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SH125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Honda SH125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW04 GZM is a 2004 Honda SH125, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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