MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
exhaust clamp bolts too long
Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
exhaust clamp bolts too long
How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?
Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NH04 VHG is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NH04 VHG, 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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What year was NH04 VHG registered?
NH04 VHG is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 6 August 2004.
Is NH04 VHG safe to buy?
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