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LT59 VNS

2009 Honda XL 125 V-9

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,417 mi
Last recorded28,417 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 125 V-914,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 VNS
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 28,417 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 28,417 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left side grip rotates through 360 degrees (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,495 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight fluctuation in rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,262 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear swinging arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight brake noise rear brake

Pass 31 May 2022 26,001 miles

rear wheel seems to be adjusted slightly uneven gaps look correct possible chain shorter than required

Pass 1 Jun 2021 25,150 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 8 Jun 2020 24,481 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 24,481 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,824 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 21,816 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 15,099 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 11,314 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 9,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 5,927 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,353 miles

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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LT59 VNS is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT59 VNS, 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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What year was LT59 VNS registered?

LT59 VNS is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LT59 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 VNS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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