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DA04 AOU

2004 Honda XL125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,022 mi
Last recorded37,022 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL12517,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 AOU
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 37,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,575 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 36,248 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 36,125 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 35,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,369 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,603 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 16,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 16,572 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,572 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,809 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 9,805 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 8,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 6,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 3,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 2,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,483 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
reflector on motorcycle missing 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Drive chain excessively loose 48
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 45
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DA04 AOU is a 2004 Honda XL125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 17,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA04 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DA04 AOU is a 2004 Honda XL125, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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