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LJ07 LHD

2007 Honda XL125V

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,354 mi
Last recorded42,354 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL125V14,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 LHD
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 42,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 40,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 38,333 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 38,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 37,642 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 37,642 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 35,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,824 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 32,824 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 29,642 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 29,642 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 26,848 miles

Front tyre slightly cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2018 26,758 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

front tyre wall has slight cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,795 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 24,795 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,480 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 21,480 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,894 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,105 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 16,105 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 14,367 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,906 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,353 miles

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
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LJ07 LHD is a 2007 Honda XL125V in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 14,781 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ07 LHD, 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 19 years old, this Honda XL125V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ07 LHD registered?

LJ07 LHD is a 2007 Honda XL125V, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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