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S789 SOO

1998 Honda Xlr 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,343 mi
Last recorded35,343 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Xlr 12515,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 SOO
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 35,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 33,937 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 31,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 31,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 31,484 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,632 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 30,632 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

tyre valve nuts loose

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,083 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 25,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,405 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 21,646 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 2 May 2014 21,646 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 7,223 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 7,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,084 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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S789 SOO is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S789 SOO, 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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S789 SOO is a 1998 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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