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S892 SKG

1998 Honda XLR125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,741 mi
Last recorded9,741 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XLR125R12,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 SKG
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 9,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 9,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 9,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 9,030 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front tyre cracked

left lock stop bent

Fail 9 Apr 2021 9,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front tyre cracked

left lock stop bent

Pass 28 Mar 2019 8,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 8,735 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

left hand lock stop slightly bent

play in clutch lever povit

rear footrest bar slightly bent

Fail 6 Mar 2018 8,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

left hand lock stop slightly bent

play in clutch lever povit

rear footrest bar slightly bent

Pass 6 Mar 2017 8,479 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars possible bent

Fail 6 Mar 2017 8,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars possible bent

Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 8,057 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 8,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 5,469 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 232 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate cracked.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 232 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate cracked.

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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S892 SKG is a 1998 Honda XLR125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S892 SKG, 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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S892 SKG is a 1998 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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