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WK51 DHG

2001 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,201 mi
Last recorded39,201 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 DHG
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 39,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 39,196 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 37,676 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,468 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 31,468 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,092 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 46,779 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leeking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 41,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,837 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 32,300 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 31,613 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,613 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,039 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,540 miles

screen removed to free allow movement of steering

Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,530 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 22 May 2008 24,101 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 24,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,725 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 8,297 miles

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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WK51 DHG is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 18,310 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 WK51 DHG, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK51 DHG registered?

WK51 DHG is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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