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HW09 BTY

2009 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,225 mi
Last recorded43,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 125 V-820,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 BTY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,104 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 40,103 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,548 miles

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

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

Temporary repair to rear exhaust

Fail 6 Jun 2022 38,547 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Temporary repair to rear exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,977 miles

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

Front brake lever pivot dry

Front tyre heavily perished, but no cords showing

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

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

Slight perishing to rear tyre

Temporary repair to rear exhaust system

Pass 29 May 2020 34,548 miles

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 31,965 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advise slightly stiff front brake lever operation

Pass 24 May 2018 29,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 26,319 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,333 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 May 2015 20,333 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014
Fail 4 Jun 2014 16,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 13,307 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 29 May 2013 13,307 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 31 May 2012 9,813 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-8?

Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,329
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Drive chain excessively loose 31
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HW09 BTY is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 20,152 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-8 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW09 BTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW09 BTY registered?

HW09 BTY is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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