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FE52 BMY

2002 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,881 mi
Last recorded42,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 BMY
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,629 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 42,629 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 42,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 370,196 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 33,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,705 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 30,512 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,655 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 27,655 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Gear change pivot bolt loose.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,914 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 26,914 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,539 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 9,539 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 BMY is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

FE52 BMY is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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