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Y126 GWS

2001 Honda XL125V

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,661 mi
Last recorded35,661 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 GWS
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,661 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,949 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 2,946 miles

Front head lamp mount broken & slightly loose but not affecting aim

Front front valve stem perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 2,946 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front head lamp mount broken & slightly loose but not affecting aim

Front front valve stem perished

Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 2,599 miles

Clutch cable slightly frayed at handlebar lever

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 2,261 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2014 2,260 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 2,144 miles

Speedometer not working

Pass 2 May 2012 2,130 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))

Pass 9 May 2011 2,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 1,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 19,950 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,006 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,731 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 12,730 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 10,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 8,785 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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Y126 GWS is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y126 GWS, 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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Y126 GWS is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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