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S515 RDW

1998 Honda Xlr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,094 mi
Last recorded16,094 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr 12515,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 RDW
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 16,094 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 16,088 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 15,368 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 15,368 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 14,956 miles

Front Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 13,997 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 13,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle ill adjusted.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,466 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,299 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 12,696 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 12,696 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,563 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,573 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 8,573 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 8,417 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,417 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
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S515 RDW is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S515 RDW, 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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S515 RDW is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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