CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV51 KVO

2001 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,245 mi
Last recorded26,245 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 KVO
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,245 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 24,795 miles

Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 22,896 miles

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 20,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 18,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,452 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 8,301 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 8,098 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,648 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,385 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

engine takes a long time to settle onto ilde but cable and twist grip are operating correctly

Fail 15 Feb 2014 33,385 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

engine takes a long time to settle onto ilde but cable and twist grip are operating correctly

Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,245 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,318 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 19,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 18,948 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2008 18,948 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,212 miles

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

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
Full Honda XL125V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV51 KVO is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV51 KVO?

You can check the full history of KV51 KVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV51 KVO registered?

KV51 KVO is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is KV51 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 KVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV51 KVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV51 KVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.