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D590 TFW

1986 Honda XL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

15,847 mi
Last recorded15,847 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda XL12520,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD590 TFW
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 15,847 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 15,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 15,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 15,518 miles

Front tyre cracking

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 15,514 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre cracking

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,278 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 15,278 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 14,170 miles

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

Central Front mudguard damaged and split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot worn

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 14,167 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front mudguard damaged and split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot worn

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 12,399 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 12,395 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,880 miles

Kick start loose.

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 7,875 miles

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

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

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Kick start loose.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,409 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 6,049 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,328 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

front tyre cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2010 5,320 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

front tyre cracking

How Reliable is the Honda XL125?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
reflector on motorcycle missing 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Drive chain excessively loose 48
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 45
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D590 TFW is a 1986 Honda XL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1986 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 20,178 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 XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D590 TFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 40 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D590 TFW is a 1986 Honda XL125, first registered on 19 September 1986.

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