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WG09 KVS

2009 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,241 mi
Last recorded27,241 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL125V17,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 KVS
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 26,108 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Slight binding front (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,285 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 25,285 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 24,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust badly corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 24,882 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust badly corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 24,192 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 24,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 24,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 23,720 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 23,720 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 22,473 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,610 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 20,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,945 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 16,945 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Plate brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,600 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 13,600 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,157 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 9,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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WG09 KVS is a 2009 Honda XL125V in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 17,080 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG09 KVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL125V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG09 KVS registered?

WG09 KVS is a 2009 Honda XL125V, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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