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GU04 HJC

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,079 mi
Last recorded29,079 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HJC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 29,079 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 23,579 miles

Front brake binding

Pass 8 Feb 2020
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,496 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015

Front brake slight bind

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,498 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

tube fitted to tubeless tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 8,471 miles

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,462 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 8,462 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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GU04 HJC is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 17,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU04 HJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU04 HJC is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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