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S388 VAG

1998 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,557 mi
Last recorded23,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda XLR125R12,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 VAG
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,551 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 22,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,841 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 15,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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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S388 VAG is a 1998 Honda XLR125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S388 VAG, 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 S388 VAG registered?

S388 VAG is a 1998 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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