CarVerify

Free Car Check

S396 RND

1998 Honda Xlr 125

White Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,369 mi
Last recorded14,369 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr 12515,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 RND
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 14,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 14,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 14,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 14,193 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,090 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 14,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,755 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,755 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 13,089 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 13,088 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,421 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 11,415 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Dec 2008

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2008 11,325 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,397 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xlr 125?

Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
850
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 42
Full Honda Xlr 125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S396 RND is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Xlr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 15,074 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 Xlr 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S396 RND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xlr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Xlr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S396 RND?

You can check the full history of S396 RND by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S396 RND registered?

S396 RND is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S396 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S396 RND shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S396 RND have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S396 RND. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.