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VU51 BWO

2002 Honda XLR125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,832 mi
Last recorded12,832 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Honda XLR125R14,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 BWO
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2010 12,832 miles

Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,812 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,494 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 8,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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VU51 BWO is a 2002 Honda XLR125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU51 BWO, 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 VU51 BWO registered?

VU51 BWO is a 2002 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is VU51 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 BWO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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