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NH04 VHG

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,339 mi
Last recorded27,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 VHG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2014 27,339 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,339 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 26,411 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 26,409 miles

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2011 26,406 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 26,241 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2010 26,241 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2010 26,241 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2010 26,241 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,935 miles

exhaust clamp bolts too long

Fail 29 Jan 2008 20,935 miles

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.

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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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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NH04 VHG is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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