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BV51 OEA

2001 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,799 mi
Last recorded17,799 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 OEA
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 17,799 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 17,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Off-side handlebar is slightly bent

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 15,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 10,081 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 5,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 5,521 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,115 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 OEA is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BV51 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 OEA registered?

BV51 OEA is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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