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S642 FFM

1998 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,655 mi
Last recorded24,655 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XLR125R12,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 FFM
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2014 24,397 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2013 23,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 May 2013 23,342 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,977 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 3,977 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 4,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

tyres are old and have some cracking of side walls

Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,625 miles

tyres are old and have some cracking of side walls

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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S642 FFM is a 1998 Honda XLR125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S642 FFM, 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 S642 FFM registered?

S642 FFM is a 1998 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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