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1983 Honda XL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,441 mi
Last recorded2,441 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Honda XL12521,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 URL
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 2,441 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 2,441 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 2,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 2,352 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,840 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda XL125?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
reflector on motorcycle missing 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Drive chain excessively loose 48
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 45
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A43 URL is a 1983 Honda XL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 21,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A43 URL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A43 URL is a 1983 Honda XL125, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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