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YY05 FGK

2005 Honda XL 125 V-4

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,829 mi
Last recorded29,829 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 125 V-416,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 FGK
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,829 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 29,749 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

slight bend in handle bars

Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,671 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength front disc scored. (3.2.A1)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. bars slightly bent. not dangerous. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength rear pads corroded. (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength rear disc slightly scored from corroded pads. (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower linkage has play off load. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 188,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 18,804 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,482 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Apr 2015 11,482 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,255 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,867 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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YY05 FGK is a 2005 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 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 16,310 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 YY05 FGK, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY05 FGK is a 2005 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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