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MA51 FBV

2001 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,157 mi
Last recorded27,157 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FBV
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,157 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads rusty

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,344 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,546 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 24,546 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,972 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 23,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,280 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,122 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,991 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,991 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 19,161 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,670 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,224 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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MA51 FBV is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA51 FBV, 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.

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MA51 FBV is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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