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SL12 YPN

2012 Honda XL 125 V-b

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,327 mi
Last recorded25,327 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b13,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YPN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,170 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,125 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Road spring corroded (rear shock spring) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,957 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering head bearings are slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake disc worn close to minimum thickness of 3.5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 16,745 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-b?

Based on 1,588 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,260
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 10
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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SL12 YPN is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 YPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL12 YPN registered?

SL12 YPN is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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