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LT59 UTX

2009 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

43,465 mi
Last recorded43,465 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL125V17,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 UTX
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 43,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 43,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 41,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,731 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 37,731 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding after hard braking on roller showing signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding binding after hard applying (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 37,726 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured Brake binding / overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 37,721 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,611 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 37,611 miles

Headlamp aim not tested L/H light (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam L/H light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Brake not releasing (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy When on full R & L lock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 36,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 29,279 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 29,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,222 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,623 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 17,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,524 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,372 miles

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

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

slight play in swinging arm bushes

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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LT59 UTX is a 2009 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 17,080 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 LT59 UTX, 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 17 years old, this Honda XL125V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT59 UTX registered?

LT59 UTX is a 2009 Honda XL125V, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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