Honda Xr 125 L-5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Xr 125 L-5 reliable? We analysed 3,590 real MOT tests across 408 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Xr 125 L-5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Xr 125 L-5.
Honda Xr 125 L-5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Xr 125 L-5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Xr 125 L-5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Xr 125 L-5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Xr 125 L-5 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Xr 125 L-5 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Xr 125 L-5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Xr 125 L-5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Xr 125 L-5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Xr 125 L-5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 269 | 75.1% | 8,804 | 16,041 | 25,541 |
| 2006 | 1,828 | 76.5% | 6,989 | 13,014 | 22,057 |
| 2005 | 1,438 | 74.1% | 8,324 | 15,344 | 24,632 |
How Long Does a Honda Xr 125 L-5 Last?
Based on 408 Honda Xr 125 L-5 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Xr 125 L-5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Xr 125 L-5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Xr 125 L-5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.5% MOT pass rate from 1,828 tests
74.1% MOT pass rate from 1,438 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Xr 125 L-5 is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.5% across 1,828 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Xr 125 L-5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Xr 125 L-5 THIS CAR | 75.5% | 3,590 | 14,178 mi | 21 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Fxstb | 88.6% | 5,039 | 15,990 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Xr 125 L-5 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Xr 125 L-5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.5% across 3,590 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Xr 125 L-5 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (76 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (61), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (60). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Xr 125 L-5 owner drives around 1,258 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Xr 125 L-5 models stay on UK roads for around 21 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.