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Y137 NYB

2001 Honda XL125V

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 NYB
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 75,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Font n/s fork leg stantion pitted corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Front o/s fork leg stantion pitted corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 17 Sep 2022 30,942 miles

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Front brake hose split at calliper end (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Font n/s fork leg stantion pitted corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Front o/s fork leg stantion pitted corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,811 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stantion pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stantion pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 30,811 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stantion pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stantion pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,457 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 20,457 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 18,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,784 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 15,784 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 14,709 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 14,709 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,280 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 10,280 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,248 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 8,248 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 4,194 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 4,138 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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Y137 NYB is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y137 NYB, 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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Y137 NYB is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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