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B956 PFX

1984 Honda XL125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,194 mi
Last recorded29,194 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Honda XL12521,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB956 PFX
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 29,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 28,344 miles

Rear Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 28,344 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,509 miles

Chain and sprockets heavely worn

Clutch lever mounting bolt insecure

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear silencer slightly insecure

Slight movement in front brake cam pivot

Slight movement in rear brake cam pivot

Fail 4 Apr 2013 27,509 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Chain and sprockets heavely worn

Clutch lever mounting bolt insecure

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear silencer slightly insecure

Slight movement in front brake cam pivot

Slight movement in rear brake cam pivot

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,619 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 26,619 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake bimding slightly

Gear selector pedal slightly insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,619 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre perished around side wall

Hi/Lo switch incorrectly connected (reversed connections)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake drum saturated with oil

Rear number plate my not be suitable for road use

offside front indicator insecure

How Reliable is the Honda XL125?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
reflector on motorcycle missing 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Drive chain excessively loose 48
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 45
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B956 PFX is a 1984 Honda XL125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 21,195 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 XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B956 PFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 42 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B956 PFX registered?

B956 PFX is a 1984 Honda XL125, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is B956 PFX safe to buy?

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