Honda Xr125l (2005)
2005 Honda Xr125l
CarHunch analysed 357 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Xr125l. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Honda XR125L falls slightly short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 75.9% versus 80%—a gap that matters if you're buying one expecting minimal work. Dangerous defects have affected nearly one in five of these bikes (18.5%), which is worth noting if safety is your top concern.
These machines show relatively low mileage for their age (median 11,869 miles), suggesting they've been used sparingly or well-maintained, yet they still average 2.28 failures and 6.9 advisories per test—typical wear items rather than major structural problems. Before buying, have any prospective purchase inspected by a Honda-specialist mechanic, as the modest pass rate means nearly a quarter fail their first MOT.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Xr125l
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Xr125l vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Honda Xr125l vehicles fall between 7,665 and 18,604 miles.
2005 Honda Xr125l — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Honda Xr125l
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.7%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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30.2%
Drive chain slightly loose
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25.4%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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22.6%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
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22.1%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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20.7%
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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