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EK51 HGY

2002 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HGY
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 20,768 miles

Rear tyre cracked

Fail 27 May 2026 20,768 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 May 2025 19,792 miles

rear tyre has a few very small cracks/splits

Pass 17 Mar 2025 19,253 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 19,103 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bushes/pin worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2021 18,867 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 18,867 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 18,858 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 18,687 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 18,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,103 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 8,981 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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EK51 HGY is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 19,578 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 EK51 HGY, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK51 HGY is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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