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S431 JNK

1998 Honda Xlr 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

10,714 mi
Last recorded10,714 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr 12515,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 JNK
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 10,714 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 10,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 10,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 10,714 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 10,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 10,424 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 7,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 14,121 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,121 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 14,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 14,121 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,725 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,492 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 8,892 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 8,882 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,162 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,496 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 18,466 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,735 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 16,326 miles

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

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

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

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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S431 JNK is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S431 JNK, 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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S431 JNK is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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