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W521 SPW

2000 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,202 mi
Last recorded22,202 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda XLR125R12,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 SPW
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 22,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 22,202 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,202 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 22,202 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 22,201 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,202 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 21,605 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 21,605 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 21,006 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

fork gaitors split

front tyre tread wearing uneven

top broken on light switch

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,400 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

top broken off light switch

Fail 20 Sep 2006 18,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

top broken off light switch.rear light cover loose.

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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W521 SPW is a 2000 Honda XLR125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 12,847 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 W521 SPW, 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 26 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W521 SPW is a 2000 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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