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Y238 HOD

2001 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

30,321 mi
Last recorded30,321 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 HOD
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 43,806 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 43,806 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,806 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust excessively deteriorated Front & middle pipes badly corroded (holed) (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn Below minimum thickness of 3.5mm! (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 36,480 miles

Front Front tyre is perished & is getting close to the legal limit.

Nearside Front Clutch lever control is worn at pivot

Rear Rear swinging arm bushes have slight play on side to side movement.

Rear Rear tyre is perished, is getting close to the legal limit & has a nail in the centre thread

Fail 17 May 2016 36,478 miles

Handlebar deformed Handle bar is hitting the tank on right hand lock (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer brake pad is less than 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock Right hand lock (2.1.4)

Front Front tyre is perished & is getting close to the legal limit.

Nearside Front Clutch lever control is worn at pivot

Rear Rear swinging arm bushes have slight play on side to side movement.

Rear Rear tyre is perished, is getting close to the legal limit & has a nail in the centre thread

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,562 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 22,255 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre perrished slight cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,255 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre perrished slight cracking

Pass 31 May 2013 19,247 miles

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

engine very noisy (mechanical),slight cracking in rear tyre wall.

Fail 30 May 2013 19,247 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

engine very noisy (mechanical),slight cracking in rear tyre wall.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,017 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 May 2012 17,004 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,788 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 15,782 miles

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

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,635 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 10,635 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,129 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,798 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,586 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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Y238 HOD is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y238 HOD, 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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Y238 HOD is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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