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HV07 KBN

2007 Honda XL 125 V-7

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,919 mi
Last recorded42,919 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 125 V-717,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 KBN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 42,919 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 41,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 39,660 miles

rear brake foot pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2022 39,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,252 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 36,977 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Lower letters obscured by L plate. (0.1 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,082 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

drive chain loose

Pass 5 Oct 2019 32,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,398 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 22,383 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 13,062 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,522 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 9,769 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 9,725 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 7,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-7?

Based on 3,112 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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HV07 KBN is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 17,532 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-7 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV07 KBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV07 KBN registered?

HV07 KBN is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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