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WV12 LYJ

2012 Honda XL 125 V-b

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,063 mi
Last recorded7,063 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b13,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 LYJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-b
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 7,063 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 7,063 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 7,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 7,059 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,050 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-b?

Based on 1,588 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,260
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 10
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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WV12 LYJ is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,089 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-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV12 LYJ registered?

WV12 LYJ is a 2012 Honda XL 125 V-b, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is WV12 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 LYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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