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S301 VOF

1998 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,855 mi
Last recorded21,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda XLR125R12,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 VOF
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 21,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 21,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 21,854 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 21,854 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,854 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,854 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 21,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty swich to main beam (1.2.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 20,395 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,962 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 19,960 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,767 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 19,756 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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S301 VOF is a 1998 Honda XLR125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S301 VOF, 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 S301 VOF registered?

S301 VOF is a 1998 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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