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GN51 VYM

2001 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,934 mi
Last recorded5,934 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda XLR125R13,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VYM
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 5,934 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 15,975 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 15,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 15,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 15,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 4,725 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,423 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 10,423 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 10,372 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 10,372 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 8,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 5,843 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 5,828 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XLR125R?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Drive chain worn to excess 41
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GN51 VYM is a 2001 Honda XLR125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 13,136 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 XLR125R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 VYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XLR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN51 VYM registered?

GN51 VYM is a 2001 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GN51 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 VYM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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