MOT Status
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37,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute All (1.5.1c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
no chain guard fitted
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Direction indicator insecure both (1.5.3b)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired both (1.5.3a)
Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
no chain guard fitted
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (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 not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda XR125L?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 VTU is a 2003 Honda XR125L in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2003 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 12,431 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 XR125L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda XR125L typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AV53 VTU is a 2003 Honda XR125L, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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