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BV51 LPL

2001 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,153 mi
Last recorded44,153 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LPL
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 44,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 41,219 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,067 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,062 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 35,062 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 31,815 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 71,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,478 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc has slight runnout and rubber boots missing

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

no fairings fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2020 28,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking breather from tank leaks, possibly due to tank internal pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy brake,fails to lock rear wheel,and pedal presses to bottom of cylinder (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc fractured disc cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged rubber split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged rubber split, tyre is also flat (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led tail light bulb does not throw any light to reg plate area (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

no fairings fitted at time of test

rear tyre sidewall is cracking. replacement recommended,not bad enough to fail

Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,828 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 26,819 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 25,553 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,107 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 24,098 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 22,920 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 22,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,325 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake felt slighly spongy,not enough to warrant failure

gear lever pivot slightly worn

throttle sticking slightly on lock

Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,896 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 17,802 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,705 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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BV51 LPL is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 18,310 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 BV51 LPL, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV51 LPL is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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