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OV51 FYA

2001 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,653 mi
Last recorded43,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FYA
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,653 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 43,644 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective chain adjuster plate loose (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing chain adjuster plate loose (5.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,962 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 39,962 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,428 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Muffler has slight corrosion around joint to main system

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 32,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc badly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Muffler has slight corrosion around joint to main system

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,082 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

front and rear tyre pressures low. may affect handling.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,868 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 27,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,638 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 23,638 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,804 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,804 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 18,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 May 2014 18,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 16,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 16,116 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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OV51 FYA is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 OV51 FYA, 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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What year was OV51 FYA registered?

OV51 FYA is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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