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A490 OTT

1984 Honda XL125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,977 mi
Last recorded30,977 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Honda XL12521,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA490 OTT
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,977 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 30,912 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

battey flat affecting motorcycle operation

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 30,224 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 30,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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A490 OTT is a 1984 Honda XL125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1984 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 21,195 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 A490 OTT, 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 42 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A490 OTT registered?

A490 OTT is a 1984 Honda XL125, first registered on 25 April 1984.

Is A490 OTT safe to buy?

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