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FE52 BMU

2002 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,896 mi
Last recorded28,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 BMU
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,896 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 28,881 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working 2 of 2 not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 24,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2017 24,534 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,784 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 20,678 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Front slight bind on front wheel

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear slight play in rear caliper support pin

Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 9,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 9,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,420 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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FE52 BMU is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FE52 BMU, 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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What year was FE52 BMU registered?

FE52 BMU is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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