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BN52 DFX

2002 Honda XL125V

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,640 mi
Last recorded23,640 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DFX
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,640 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 23,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brake hose insecure

Main beam tell tail inop

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 19,793 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 16,588 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 14,039 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 14,017 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 8,936 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,936 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 8,825 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 9,388 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 DFX is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN52 DFX, 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 DFX is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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