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DG51 ZYW

2001 Honda XLR125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,604 mi
Last recorded12,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XLR125R13,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 ZYW
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 12,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 12,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 12,432 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

clutch slip

Pass 10 Jun 2022 11,977 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

No lights time of test

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 11,977 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

No lights time of test

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 11,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

No lights at time of test (all lights masked up)

Fail 6 Apr 2021 11,844 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied brake touching throttle housing (1.1.2 (d))

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

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 10,061 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2020 10,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 9,885 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

oil leak from top of the engine

Fail 6 Nov 2018 9,885 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

oil leak from top of the engine

Pass 24 Oct 2016 9,541 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 9,541 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 7,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 7,792 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 6,720 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front forks lowered from original settings

Pass 21 Jan 2006 11,551 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XLR125R?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Drive chain worn to excess 41
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DG51 ZYW is a 2001 Honda XLR125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 13,136 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 XLR125R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 ZYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XLR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG51 ZYW registered?

DG51 ZYW is a 2001 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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