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FY09 USG

2009 Honda XL 125 V-9

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

40,897 mi
Last recorded40,897 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 125 V-914,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 USG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-9
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 40,897 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidewalls deteriorated and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp not working on dip or main beam

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 40,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,023 miles

both sidewalls on rear tyre cracked.

Fail 7 Mar 2023 40,019 miles

Footrest insecure no security pins in both rear footrests. (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel front brake very spongy. lever can be pulled to the handle bars. (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy very notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both sidewalls on rear tyre cracked.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 40,015 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 35,224 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 35,224 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 35,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,272 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 33,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads worn to metal (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam N/S high beam not working (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Brake lamp stays on when rear application is applied (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,979 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 27,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 24,095 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,639 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,639 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-9?

Based on 2,028 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
1,405
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Drive chain excessively loose 16
Drive chain worn to excess 13
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FY09 USG is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 14,615 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-9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 USG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY09 USG is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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