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FP51 BHY

2002 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BHY
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,646 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 68,646 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,135 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2021 39,142 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Hitting head fairing on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 34,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 32,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,609 miles

Nearside rear footrest missing and hanger broken grab rail fitted secure

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

Offside rear footrest unusable cable tied up grab rail fitted secure

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

Rear tyre is showing slight signs of cracking to side walls but no cords showing at time of test

gear change lever pivot bolt loose

Fail 21 Aug 2017 30,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride drive chain split link clip fitted in wrong direction (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair brake pads not fitted correctly (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear footrest missing and hanger broken grab rail fitted secure

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

Offside rear footrest unusable cable tied up grab rail fitted secure

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

Rear tyre is showing slight signs of cracking to side walls but no cords showing at time of test

gear change lever pivot bolt loose

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 27,797 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear tyre have slight cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,719 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Aug 2011 20,412 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,412 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 16,034 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,771 miles

Cut in tread on front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2009 10,771 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Cut in tread on front tyre

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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FP51 BHY is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP51 BHY, 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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FP51 BHY is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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