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FN55 YMC

2005 Honda XR125L

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,215 mi
Last recorded12,215 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XR125L12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YMC
MakeHonda
ModelXR125L
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 12,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 12,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front gators fitted to forks can not see oil seal or dust covers

Rear Road spring corroded covered in under seal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

heat shield missing on exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2025 12,065 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly on left hand lock engine over revving (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front gators fitted to forks can not see oil seal or dust covers

Rear Road spring corroded covered in under seal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded both front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

heat shield missing on exhaust

Pass 22 May 2024 11,835 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 11,835 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 11,835 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 11,835 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Horse shoe fitted the wrong way (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Handlebar mounting insecure Left Switch Gear Not fixed to handle bar (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,399 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,399 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 19,399 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 19,399 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 13,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 5,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 4,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 3,174 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR125L?

Based on 20,671 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,158
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 466
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 459
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 347
reflector on motorcycle missing 331
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 314
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FN55 YMC is a 2005 Honda XR125L in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda XR125L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 12,976 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 XR125L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN55 YMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR125L typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XR125L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN55 YMC is a 2005 Honda XR125L, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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