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S427 XYA

1998 Honda Xlr 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,788 mi
Last recorded15,788 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr 12515,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 XYA
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 15,788 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Brake lever (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 14,540 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 14,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,270 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 13,255 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 8,912 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 10,783 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 10,113 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

rear spokes slightly loose.

Fail 6 Aug 2016 10,113 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

rear spokes slightly loose.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,180 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2008 2,613 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 2,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 1,026 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 1,014 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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
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S427 XYA is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125 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 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 S427 XYA, 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.

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S427 XYA is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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