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AO51 MFY

2001 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

4,383 mi
Last recorded4,383 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XLR125R13,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MFY
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 4,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 4,378 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2024 4,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 22,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2021 22,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,432 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 19,431 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,664 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 18,664 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Outer Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,338 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 17,338 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 15,180 miles

Clutch lever loose on handlebar

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,019 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 15,019 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

l/h side panel hanging off

Fail 10 May 2006 15,014 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

How Reliable is the Honda XLR125R?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Drive chain worn to excess 41
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AO51 MFY is a 2001 Honda XLR125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 13,136 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 XLR125R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 MFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XLR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 MFY is a 2001 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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