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S414 LCY

1998 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,447 mi
Last recorded10,447 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XLR125R12,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 LCY
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 10,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 9,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 9,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 9,198 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 9,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 9,164 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 9,164 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (5.2.2 (d))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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S414 LCY is a 1998 Honda XLR125R in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S414 LCY, 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 S414 LCY registered?

S414 LCY is a 1998 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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