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AP57 YLL

2007 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,306 mi
Last recorded38,306 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 125 V-812,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 YLL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 38,306 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 33,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,028 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 32,028 miles

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

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,692 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,228 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

brake pads have rusty backings

tyres old and perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,552 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,696 miles

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

front tyre showing signs of cracking but not to chords

Fail 5 Aug 2014 21,695 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre showing signs of cracking but not to chords

Pass 10 Aug 2013 20,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre starting to show signs of ageing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,293 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-8?

Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,329
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Drive chain excessively loose 31
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AP57 YLL is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL 125 V-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-8 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 YLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 19 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP57 YLL is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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