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VX59 FOF

2009 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,719 mi
Last recorded28,719 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 125 V-820,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 FOF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 28,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 28,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 27,529 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 27,529 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,168 miles

Front Front tyre slightly cracking and perishing

Rear Rear tyre slightly cracking & perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,609 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 22,609 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 21,160 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,108 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 19,108 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 18,038 miles

nos plate light not illuminating

Fail 6 Sep 2017 12,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded brake pedal seized on pivot (3.1.5)

nos plate light not illuminating

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front tyre splitting on sidewalls

Fail 21 Sep 2016 16,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front tyre splitting on sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,737 miles

Front tyre splitting on sidewalls

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2014 14,716 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,857 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,161 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-8?

Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,329
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Drive chain excessively loose 31
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VX59 FOF is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 20,152 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-8 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX59 FOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX59 FOF registered?

VX59 FOF is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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