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SB53 YPZ

2004 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,043 mi
Last recorded32,043 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 125 V-417,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 YPZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 32,043 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,836 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 25,318 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 25,304 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer excessively deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 22,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,197 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,823 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 20,823 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,882 miles

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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SB53 YPZ is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Blue 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 SB53 YPZ, 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 SB53 YPZ registered?

SB53 YPZ is a 2004 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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