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KU09 KUB

2009 Honda XL 125 V-9

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,600 mi
Last recorded23,600 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 125 V-914,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 KUB
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 23,600 miles

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 23,547 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 21,800 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 21,794 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 19,691 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 19,679 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour showing the colour blue (4.1.4 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 17,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 17,840 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 12,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 12,781 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 11,455 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shockabsorber (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

gear linkage worn

Fail 26 Jan 2018 11,455 miles

Exhaust mounting missing bolt missing from silencer top mounting (7.1.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering bigger gap (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shockabsorber (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear brake binding slightly

chain rusty

gear linkage worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 9,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 6,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 5,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 5,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,905 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-9?

Based on 2,028 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
1,405
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Drive chain excessively loose 16
Drive chain worn to excess 13
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KU09 KUB is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9 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-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 14,615 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-9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU09 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU09 KUB is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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