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RV07 YOA

2007 Honda XL 125 V-7

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,991 mi
Last recorded84,991 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 125 V-717,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 YOA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,121 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

f tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,911 miles

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

Front front tyre perished and cracking on sidewall and between treads

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral play in swingarm, freeplay in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 76,897 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no defined beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front front tyre perished and cracking on sidewall and between treads

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral play in swingarm, freeplay in front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 70,254 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamp missing o/s bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ****close to failure**** (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy ****close to failure**** (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 62,372 miles

Fork yoke insecure YOAK CENTER NUT LOOSE (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,273 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front non standard front brake meets test requirments but i advise it service or replacement

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,477 miles

chain very dry

front tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,554 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,872 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-7?

Based on 3,112 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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RV07 YOA is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 17,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-7 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV07 YOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV07 YOA registered?

RV07 YOA is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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