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AO05 VUP

2005 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,255 mi
Last recorded51,255 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL125V16,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VUP
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 51,255 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2025 50,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,272 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 49,212 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,635 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 42,635 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 27,808 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,277 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 23,270 miles

Brake excessively binding front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake excessively binding rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front disc rusted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,867 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 12,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,732 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 9,732 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 3,321 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 3,150 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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AO05 VUP is a 2005 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 16,742 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 VUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 VUP is a 2005 Honda XL125V, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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