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AV52 UVL

2002 Honda XL125V

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

40,040 mi
Last recorded40,040 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UVL
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,040 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dipped and high beam lights switching incorrectly

Fail 2 Apr 2024 40,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dipped and high beam lights switching incorrectly

Pass 1 Apr 2023 35,866 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 35,858 miles

Footrest missing Rear foot pegs (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 53,284 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 35,271 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021
Fail 16 Mar 2021

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,721 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 30,704 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing double seat (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,428 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,771 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,144 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 25,144 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,780 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,675 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 14,675 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 11,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 11,005 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,576 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 8,415 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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AV52 UVL is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 19,578 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 AV52 UVL, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV52 UVL registered?

AV52 UVL is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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