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MGK 852V

1979 Honda XL125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,626 mi
Last recorded9,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Honda XL12516,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 852V
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,626 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 30 Jun 2012 9,625 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

engine loose

Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,160 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 2,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 20,901 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 20,370 miles

None standed exhaust fitted.

Fail 31 May 2008 20,370 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

None standed exhaust fitted.

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Honda XL125?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
reflector on motorcycle missing 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Drive chain excessively loose 48
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 45
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MGK 852V is a 1979 Honda XL125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 16,812 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 XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGK 852V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGK 852V registered?

MGK 852V is a 1979 Honda XL125, first registered on 29 August 1979.

Is MGK 852V safe to buy?

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