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S466 LGW

1998 Honda Xlr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,923 mi
Last recorded35,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr 12515,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 LGW
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 35,923 miles

No mirrors fitted at the time of test

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Requires attention! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 35,923 miles

No mirrors fitted at the time of test

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Requires attention! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,163 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively suspension/shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,138 miles

Headlight beam pattern weak.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush STRONG ADVISE Play in rear shocker lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 25,114 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Motor cross tyre fitted to front wheel clearly showing NHS ( not for highway use) on sidewall. (5.2.3 (i))

Headlight beam pattern weak.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush STRONG ADVISE Play in rear shocker lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,425 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 24,425 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,582 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 23,582 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2010
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 23,218 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S466 LGW is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S466 LGW, 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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What year was S466 LGW registered?

S466 LGW is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S466 LGW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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