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SM07 VTP

2007 Honda XL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,506 mi
Last recorded37,506 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL12518,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 VTP
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 37,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 33,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 29,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 25,940 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,249 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 17,112 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre cut in tred

Fail 13 Sep 2017 17,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear tyre cut in tred

Pass 12 Aug 2016 15,050 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 15,034 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play bottom bearings (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,724 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 8,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 6,402 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))

Pass 26 May 2010 4,880 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
reflector on motorcycle missing 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Drive chain excessively loose 48
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 45
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SM07 VTP is a 2007 Honda XL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 18,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM07 VTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 19 years old, this Honda XL125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM07 VTP registered?

SM07 VTP is a 2007 Honda XL125, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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The MOT history for SM07 VTP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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