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RO02 OEF

2002 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,649 mi
Last recorded15,649 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL125V19,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 OEF
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 15,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 15,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 13,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 13,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 13,279 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 13,279 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 11,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 9,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 8,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 8,244 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

advise rear swing arm damaged

l/h fairing damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 7,996 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 5,974 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

advise high beem button sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 4,387 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

advise high and low beam switch sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 3,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 1,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 1,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 1,476 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 1,476 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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RO02 OEF is a 2002 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 19,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO02 OEF, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO02 OEF is a 2002 Honda XL125V, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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