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HF51 KVO

2001 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,438 mi
Last recorded34,438 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KVO
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 34,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 31,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,351 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 31,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 27,620 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 27,620 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,615 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 25,615 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail links seized . (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,975 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 24,973 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,596 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,589 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2015 19,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 19,660 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

THIS MACHINE HAS A BROKEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, AND IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN!

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,079 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 18,079 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,668 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 13,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 9,965 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 9,965 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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HF51 KVO is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 18,310 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 HF51 KVO, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 KVO registered?

HF51 KVO is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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