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F25 SWP

1988 Honda MTX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,597 mi
Last recorded32,597 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda MTX12518,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 SWP
MakeHonda
ModelMTX125
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 32,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 32,238 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,763 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

rear shockabsorber lower fork slightly damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,734 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,690 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Insecure electrical wiring behind headlamp

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,418 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

rear side and brake light slightly afected by indector

Pass 15 May 2009 13,136 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 13,136 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Honda MTX125?

Based on 4,027 MOT tests across 789 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
308
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
789
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 121
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Headlamp aim too high 61
Drive chain worn to excess 54
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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F25 SWP is a 1988 Honda MTX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Honda MTX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 18,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda MTX125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F25 SWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda MTX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Honda MTX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F25 SWP is a 1988 Honda MTX125, first registered on 21 December 1988.

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