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RL53 GTZ

2004 Honda Sh 125-4

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,127 mi
Last recorded4,127 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Sh 125-413,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GTZ
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 4,127 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

splits in front and rear tyers

Pass 14 Sep 2020 4,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 3,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 3,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 3,926 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 3,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,355 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-4?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,279
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
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RL53 GTZ is a 2004 Honda Sh 125-4 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Sh 125-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 13,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Sh 125-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL53 GTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RL53 GTZ registered?

RL53 GTZ is a 2004 Honda Sh 125-4, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is RL53 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 GTZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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