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FN12 YKM

2012 Honda XL 125 V-b

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,718 mi
Last recorded32,718 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b13,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 YKM
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 32,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 31,289 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 31,289 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 26,324 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 26,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 20,831 miles

front & rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 14 Feb 2019 18,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 15,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 12,562 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 9,948 miles

rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 20 Feb 2015 7,217 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-b?

Based on 1,588 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,260
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 10
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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FN12 YKM is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,089 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 XL 125 V-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN12 YKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN12 YKM registered?

FN12 YKM is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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