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GJ02 BWA

2002 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,713 mi
Last recorded34,713 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 BWA
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 34,713 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 34,697 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied control 2 (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 34,681 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1 out of 2 front position lamps inoperative

Advise rear tyre is flat at the time of the test

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 34,551 miles

Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

O/s fairing panel insecure (front)

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,042 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,698 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2010 26,850 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 26,850 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,650 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,231 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 May 2006 13,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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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GJ02 BWA is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ02 BWA, 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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GJ02 BWA is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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