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WK59 VSL

2009 Honda Lead

Black Petrol 108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Lead14,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VSL
MakeHonda
ModelLead
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 52,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,718 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 49,718 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,788 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 48,788 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,090 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 45,090 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,715 miles

Brake component slightly loose front brake hose mount broken (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,789 miles

REAR BRAKE NOT LOCKING OUT

frame getting rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,223 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,730 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,802 miles

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

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

slight perish marks in front tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,802 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

seat fastner damaged

slight perish marks in front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,655 miles

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

slight damage front nearside pannel

How Reliable is the Honda Lead?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 45
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
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WK59 VSL is a 2009 Honda Lead in Black with a 108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Honda Lead models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 14,489 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 Lead fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK59 VSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Lead typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Lead is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK59 VSL registered?

WK59 VSL is a 2009 Honda Lead, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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