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B9 LDS

1986 Honda MTX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,203 mi
Last recorded17,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda MTX12520,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LDS
MakeHonda
ModelMTX125
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 17,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 16,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 16,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 16,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 16,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,211 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 15,204 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seals in wrong both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,153 miles

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

Rear bolts loose on luggage rack

Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,890 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 14,817 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired bulb in wrong no image (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,649 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,326 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 14,202 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 14,202 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 13,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,846 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,514 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 13,485 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,839 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 12,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Honda MTX125?

Based on 4,027 MOT tests across 789 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
789
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Headlamp aim too high 61
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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B9 LDS is a 1986 Honda MTX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda MTX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 20,089 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 MTX125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 LDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda MTX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Honda MTX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B9 LDS is a 1986 Honda MTX125, first registered on 28 April 1986.

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