CarVerify

Free Car Check

R502 KAV

1998 Honda Xlr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,643 mi
Last recorded19,643 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr 12515,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 KAV
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
View full Honda Xlr 125 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 19,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 19,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 19,380 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 17,065 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 15,767 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,457 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2010 10,958 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 10,954 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 6,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 3,727 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 2,651 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xlr 125?

Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
850
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 42
Full Honda Xlr 125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R502 KAV is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda Xlr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 15,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Xlr 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R502 KAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xlr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Xlr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R502 KAV?

You can check the full history of R502 KAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R502 KAV registered?

R502 KAV is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R502 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 KAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R502 KAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R502 KAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.