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DX53 EBM

2004 Honda XL125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,085 mi
Last recorded48,085 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Honda XL12517,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EBM
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,085 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front brake lightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,085 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake lightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,532 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 35,872 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 35,872 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,771 miles

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

Front brake starting to drag,

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Throttle feels rough but still operates correctly

Fail 9 Jan 2008 31,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,839 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 26,839 miles

Centre Front Upper Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Centre Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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DX53 EBM is a 2004 Honda XL125 in Blue 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 XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 17,315 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 XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 EBM, 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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DX53 EBM is a 2004 Honda XL125, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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