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SJ51 LHK

2002 Honda XLR125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,637 mi
Last recorded3,637 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XLR125R14,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LHK
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 3,637 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 3,637 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 2,271 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 2,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 2,013 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 1,939 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Outer Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 1,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 1,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 1,696 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 1,696 miles

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

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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SJ51 LHK is a 2002 Honda XLR125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 14,655 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 SJ51 LHK, 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 24 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ51 LHK registered?

SJ51 LHK is a 2002 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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