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BN52 CYP

2002 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,582 mi
Last recorded35,582 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 CYP
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 35,582 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 34,788 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,853 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 28,835 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 28,135 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 27,930 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 23,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,657 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 14,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,632 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 12,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,553 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 10,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 7,502 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 5,466 miles

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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BN52 CYP is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN52 CYP, 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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BN52 CYP is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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