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HY57 XJA

2007 Honda XL 125 V-7

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,463 mi
Last recorded10,463 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 125 V-717,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 XJA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 10,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 9,177 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 8,311 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 8,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 7,201 miles

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

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

Front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 7 May 2019 18,880 miles

Front Tyre has cracks

Pass 13 Oct 2017 17,562 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,837 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,587 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 14,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 13,702 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 11,344 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 May 2013 11,344 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 10,090 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,359 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 4,359 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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HY57 XJA is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY57 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY57 XJA registered?

HY57 XJA is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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