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Y231 NWL

2001 Honda Xlr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,425 mi
Last recorded31,425 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda Xlr 12513,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 NWL
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 31,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 31,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,344 miles

no lights time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,064 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,508 miles

no lights fitted time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,319 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Jul 2016 29,318 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride wheel (6.2.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 26,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,394 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard light bracket fitted ,likely to cause injury to other road users or pedestian in the event of collision

Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,083 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard light bracket fitted ,likely to cause injury to other road users or pedestian in the event of collision

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,727 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,705 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,886 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,305 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 13,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 9,607 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xlr 125?

Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
850
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 42
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Y231 NWL is a 2001 Honda Xlr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda Xlr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 13,314 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 Xlr 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y231 NWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xlr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Xlr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y231 NWL registered?

Y231 NWL is a 2001 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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