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SW12 BMO

2012 Honda XL 125 V-b

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,760 mi
Last recorded12,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b13,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 BMO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-b
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 12,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 12,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 12,275 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 12,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 12,080 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 12,080 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 11,789 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 11,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 10,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 10,555 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 7,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 5,597 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 1,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 1,947 miles

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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SW12 BMO is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW12 BMO, 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 SW12 BMO registered?

SW12 BMO is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SW12 BMO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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