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R848 RCW

1998 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,702 mi
Last recorded14,702 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XLR125R12,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 RCW
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 14,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 14,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 14,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,519 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 14,519 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 5,309 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 22,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,888 miles

rear number plate damaged

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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R848 RCW is a 1998 Honda XLR125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R848 RCW, 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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What year was R848 RCW registered?

R848 RCW is a 1998 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R848 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 RCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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