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BN52 DHF

2003 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,999 mi
Last recorded32,999 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda XL125V16,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DHF
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

LH Switch Gear Insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2018 32,999 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated Clutch lever mount insecure. (6.2.7 (b))

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

LH Switch Gear Insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,999 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 32,998 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking l/h switch gear insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,666 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch lever insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,990 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gearchange lever bent

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

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 28,990 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Gearchange lever bent

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

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,440 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 27,440 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 27,416 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,863 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,696 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight binding on front brake

Fail 15 Sep 2007 19,565 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,449 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 DHF is a 2003 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 16,764 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 DHF, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN52 DHF is a 2003 Honda XL125V, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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