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VRC 158Y

1982 Honda XL125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,745 mi
Last recorded17,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Honda XL12521,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRC 158Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,745 miles

Front fork rubbers split

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

Front Horn working but quiet

Nearside chain guard secure but held on with cable tie

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

small oil leak from front of engine

Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,730 miles

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

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Front front fork gaitor split

Front slight oil leak from engine

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

front sprocket cover bolt missing held with cable tie (secure)

neutral light increases in beightness when brake lever is applied

Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,708 miles

gear lever loose on gear shaft

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2019 17,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,227 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 21,227 miles

Rear Rear spring worn and seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,659 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front and rear tyres side walls heavily cracking/splitting.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 30,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,329 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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VRC 158Y is a 1982 Honda XL125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 21,186 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 XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRC 158Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRC 158Y registered?

VRC 158Y is a 1982 Honda XL125, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is VRC 158Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRC 158Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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