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MA12 SVK

2012 Honda XL 125 V-b

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,696 mi
Last recorded40,696 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b13,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 SVK
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 40,531 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 40,272 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 40,267 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,538 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Both fork seals perishing

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,514 miles

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

oil leak

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Both fork seals perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 10,339 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 3,320 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-b?

Based on 1,588 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,260
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 10
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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MA12 SVK is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,089 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-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA12 SVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA12 SVK registered?

MA12 SVK is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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