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R734 PRW

1998 Honda XLR125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XLR125R12,993 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 PRW
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2023

Brake lever worn, but not excessively clutch leaver ball missing (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2023

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure battery (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible cant see right from behind (0.1 (b))

Brake lever worn, but not excessively clutch leaver ball missing (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021

Led lights fitted front and rear

Speedo fitted loosely secured and not connected

Fail 29 Apr 2021

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting bolt missing

Pass 27 Mar 2020

Front Brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2020

Front Brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted now fitted correctly (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2013

No Number plate light

Speedometer missing

Split link weak

Fail 2 Oct 2013

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,808 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 24,868 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,707 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,029 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,189 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 16,189 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 15,276 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 15,276 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XLR125R?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Drive chain worn to excess 41
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R734 PRW is a 1998 Honda XLR125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 12,993 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 XLR125R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R734 PRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XLR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R734 PRW is a 1998 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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